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Exporting a snapshot

You can export a snapshot to use it in other applications. A 4-up snapshot or movie clip is exported as an animated GIF, which you can use as your iChat buddy picture or on a web page. A still picture is exported to iPhoto, where you can use it in photo albums and slideshows.

To export a 4-up snapshot or movie clip:

  1. Select the thumbnail of a 4-up movie or movie clip at the bottom of the window.

  2. Choose File > Export.

  3. Type a name for the file and select a location to save it. Click Save.

A 4-up snapshot is saved as an animated GIF with four frames. A movie clip is saved as an animated GIF with one frame per second.

To export a still picture to iPhoto:

  1. Click the thumbnail of the snapshot you want to add to your iPhoto library.

  2. Click the iPhoto button.

    iPhoto opens and saves the selected photo in your iPhoto library.