Export video files or image sequences

Last updated on Oct 27, 2025

Learn how to export your timeline as a video or image sequence in Adobe Photoshop. Select formats, define the frame range, and adjust the quality settings.

Before exporting, save your project, ensure you have sufficient disk space, and complete all necessary edits.

Open export dialog box:

  • Select File > Export > Render Video.

Enter a name and select the location to save:

  • Enter a name for your video or image sequence.
  • Choose where to save the file.
  • (Optional) Select Create New Subfolder and enter a folder name.

Select export method:

  • Choose either Adobe Media Encoder or Photoshop Image Sequence.

(Optional) Select format:

  • Choose from the Format dropdown. Options vary by export method.

(Optional) Configure export settings:

  • If you choose Adobe Media Encoder, set the following:
    Format: Choose video format
    Preset: Select predefined settings
    Size: Set dimensions
    Frame Rate: Set frames per second
    Field Order: Choose the interlacing option
    Aspect: Set aspect ratio
    Color: Manage: Enable/disable color management
  • If you choose Photoshop Image Sequence, set the following:
    Format: Choose image format
    Starting: Set initial frame number
    Digits: Set number of digits in filename
    Size: Set dimensions
    Frame Rate: Set frames per second

Set frame Range:

Choose one of the following options:

  • All Frames: Exports the entire timeline.
  • Start Frame and End Frame: Exports a specific range
  • Work Area: Exports frames defined by the Timeline work area bar

(Optional) Configure Render Options:

  • Set Alpha Channel to None, Straight–Unmatted, or Premultiplied, depending on how you want to handle transparency.

Export video files.

  • Select Render to export your video or image sequence.
Tip

Always preview your export settings before rendering to ensure the desired output quality and file size.