Copy & Export Images
Copying a single image
- Ctrl+C on the preview or a pop-out copies the displayed view (with all visible overlays) as a PNG to the clipboard.
- Right-click → Copy → Copy as PNG or Copy as SVG for explicit format choice.
Note
The on-canvas shortcut hint text is not included in copied or exported images, even when visible on screen.
Copying multiple thumbnails
- Select thumbnails with Shift+Click, Ctrl+Click, or drag rubber-band selection.
- Press Ctrl+A to select all visible thumbnails.
- Press Ctrl+C to copy all selected images as separate PNG files.
Multi-image copy runs asynchronously so the UI stays responsive. A configurable cap (default 48 images) prevents memory issues on large selections. A non-blocking toast notification confirms completion.
Saving a single image
Right-click → Save / Export → Save as PNG or Save as SVG.
Exporting the preview with overlays
Right-click → Copy displayed captures the view exactly as it appears on screen, including profiles, angle overlays, molecules, scale bar, and acquisition HUD, but excluding the UI shortcut hint.
Format notes
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| PNG | General use, presentations, quick sharing |
| SVG | Vector figures; editable in Inkscape/Illustrator |
| Print-ready single-page figures |
See Export to SVG & PDF and Export to PowerPoint for those specific workflows.