How to export a PNG from Illustrator

Illustrator allows you to export projects to one of several file formats, including PNGs.

Using the Export for Screens option, you can even choose which artboards to export, and specify multiple formats and sizes, making the process super fast if you need multiple files!

Here’s how to do it:

Method 1 – Export as:

1. Open your Illustrator project file
2. In the top menu, select File > Export > Export as
3. In the Export As pop-up window, choose the PNG file format from the Format drop-down menu, and select «Use artboards» to export the full size of the artboard.
4. Click on the Export button

Method 2 – Export for screens

1. Open your Illustrator project file
2. In the top menu, select File > Export > Export for screens.
3. In the Export for Screens pop-up window, choose the Workbenches tab on the left and check all the workbenches you want to export.
4. In the right part of the window, choose your export location and select PNG under Formats.
5. Specify Scale (export size)
6. Click on Export Workbench