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How to Export and Use Grid Tool Generated Posters

2025-12-10

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After completing your grid poster design, the final step is to export and use it. This article provides a detailed guide on how to export high-quality PNG images and apply generated posters to various media libraries.

Pre-Export Checklist

Before exporting, it's recommended to perform the following checks to ensure poster quality:

Content Check

  1. Image completeness: Confirm all cells have images uploaded, or confirm that empty cells match design intent
  2. Image quality: Check that images in preview are clear, without blur or distortion
  3. Style unity: Check that all cells' styles are coordinated and unified

Layout Check

  1. Cell count: Confirm cell count meets content needs
  2. Layout orientation: Confirm landscape or portrait layout fits use case
  3. Aspect ratio: Confirm aspect ratio suits target media library

Style Check

  1. Background gradient: Check that background colors coordinate with images
  2. Spacing and padding: Confirm spacing and padding settings are reasonable
  3. Rounded corner effect: Check that rounded corners achieve expected effect

Export Steps

Grid Tool's export function is very simple:

  1. Complete design: Ensure all settings are complete and preview effect is satisfactory
  2. Click export button: Find the "Export" button in the top right or bottom of the preview area
  3. Wait for processing: System generates high-quality PNG image (usually very fast)
  4. Download image: Browser automatically downloads the generated PNG file

Export File Information

  • File format: PNG (supports transparent background)
  • File naming: Default is knas-site-grid.png, browser may prompt for rename
  • Image quality: High resolution, suitable for various use cases
  • File size: Depends on cell count and image content, usually hundreds of KB to a few MB

Applying to Media Libraries

After exporting, you can apply posters to various media libraries. Here are methods for common media libraries:

Jellyfin

  1. Enter media library: Open Jellyfin management interface
  2. Select series: Find the series or collection to set poster for
  3. Edit metadata: Click "Edit Metadata" or "Manage"
  4. Upload poster: In "Images" or "Poster" section, click "Upload" or "Choose File"
  5. Select file: Choose PNG file exported from Grid Tool
  6. Save settings: After saving, poster displays in media library

Emby

  1. Enter media library: Open Emby management interface
  2. Select item: Find the series or collection to set poster for
  3. Edit images: Click "Edit Images" or "Manage Images"
  4. Upload poster: Select "Upload Image", then choose exported PNG file
  5. Set as primary: Set uploaded image as primary poster
  6. Save changes: Takes effect after saving

Ugreen NAS

  1. Enter video library: Open Ugreen NAS video management interface
  2. Select series: Find the series to set cover for
  3. Edit info: Click "Edit" or "More" options
  4. Change cover: Select "Change Cover" or "Upload Cover"
  5. Select file: Upload PNG file exported from Grid Tool
  6. Confirm save: Cover updates after saving

Plex

  1. Enter media library: Open Plex management interface
  2. Select series: Find the series to set poster for
  3. Edit: Click "Edit" or right-click and select "Edit"
  4. Poster options: Find "Poster" option in edit interface
  5. Upload poster: Select "Upload Poster", then choose PNG file
  6. Save: Poster displays after saving

Tips and Best Practices

File Management

  1. Naming convention: Recommend using meaningful filenames like "Series-Name-Grid-Poster.png"
  2. Backup: Recommend saving original file after export for future modifications
  3. Version management: If multiple versions created, recommend distinguishing with version numbers or dates

Image Optimization

  1. File size: If file is too large, can use image compression tools to compress appropriately
  2. Resolution: Grid Tool exports are already high resolution, usually no adjustment needed
  3. Format conversion: If other formats needed (like JPEG), can use image editing tools to convert

Media Library Adaptation

  1. Size requirements: Different media libraries may have different recommended sizes, but Grid Tool exports usually adapt well
  2. Refresh cache: If new poster doesn't appear after upload, try refreshing page or clearing media library cache
  3. Multi-device sync: After upload, may need to wait for poster to display on all devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if the exported image file is too large?
A: Can use online image compression tools (like TinyPNG) to compress file, usually can reduce file size by 50-70% without noticeably affecting quality.

Q: Can I export in other formats?
A: Currently Grid Tool only supports PNG format export. If other formats needed, can use image editing tools to convert.

Q: What resolution are exported images?
A: Grid Tool generates high-resolution images based on your set aspect ratio and layout, ensuring clear display on various devices.

Q: What if display is incorrect after uploading to media library?
A: Check media library's image refresh settings, may need manual refresh or wait for cache update. If problem persists, try re-uploading.

Q: Can I batch apply to multiple series?
A: Grid Tool can only generate one poster at a time. If need posters for multiple series, need to generate separately for each series.

Advanced Use Cases

Social Media Sharing

Exported grid posters are also suitable for sharing on social media:

  1. Size adaptation: Choose appropriate aspect ratio based on platform requirements (e.g., Instagram's 1:1 or 4:5)
  2. Add text: Can use image editing tools to add series name or description text on poster
  3. Watermark handling: If needed, can add watermarks or brand identifiers

If need to print posters:

  1. High resolution: Grid Tool exports are already sufficient for printing
  2. Size calculation: Based on print size and resolution requirements, may need to adjust export settings
  3. Color mode: For printing, recommend converting to CMYK color mode (requires image editing tools)

Website Display

If want to display on website or blog:

  1. WebP conversion: Can convert to WebP format for better compression ratio
  2. Responsive handling: Ensure good display at different screen sizes
  3. Lazy loading: If images are large, recommend using lazy loading technology

Conclusion

Export and use is the final step in Grid Tool's workflow. Through proper checks and optimization, you can obtain high-quality grid posters and successfully apply them to various media libraries. Remember, different media libraries may have slightly different operation methods, but the basic process is similar. If encountering issues, can refer to media library's official documentation or community support.

Start using Grid Tool now to create your first grid poster and make your media library more beautiful and professional!