export.png

FORMAT: PNG

// Export crystal-clear 2x & 3x PNG images
const image = await codeshot.capture({
  scale: 2,           // 2x Retina standard
  format: "png",      // Lossless portable network graphic
  background: "match",// Seamless film blend
  padding: 44,
  radius: 14,
});

// Downloaded directly to your browser memory
window.saveAs(image, "snippet@2x.png");

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Built for High Precision & Complete Privacy

Whether exporting for high-DPI displays or embedding scalable vectors in documentation, CodeShot performs all rasterization and layout mathematics inside your browser session. No cloud conversion delay, no watermarked downloads, and no sign-up requirements.

Key Advantages

Lossless 2x & 3x Retina Pixel Density

Ensure your code looks razor-sharp on high-DPI displays (MacBook Retina, 4K monitors, modern smartphones) without blur or fuzzy edges.

True Alpha Transparency & Outer Shadows

Export PNGs with smooth antialiased outer dropshadows that float seamlessly on light or dark slide decks and blog backgrounds.

Direct Clipboard Copy

Copy rendered PNG frames directly into your OS clipboard with one click and paste straight into Slack, Discord, or Figma.

Technical Breakdown & Comparison

Feature	Standard Screenshots	CodeShot PNG Export
Resolution	1x standard screen resolution	2x & 3x Crisp Retina DPI
Font Antialiasing	Often blurry or jagged	Subpixel smoothed canvas text
Outer Padding	Awkward manual cropping	Configurable 16px to 96px padding
Background Options	Static OS window	Curated analog darkroom gradients

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PNG better than JPEG for code screenshots?

JPEG uses lossy DCT compression which creates noticeable ringing artifacts and color smearing around sharp monospace text. PNG uses lossless DEFLATE compression, keeping every character crisp.

Can I export at 3x resolution for high-end print or 4K video?

Yes. In the CodeShot Studio controls, switch the resolution scale to 3x for ultra-high-definition exports.

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