Export
Export molecular data, high-resolution images, and video from a validated Viewer state.
Export is the final step of a scientific communication workflow. Validate the molecular scope, camera, visual encoding, and project context before creating a file for use outside the Viewer.
Choose the export type
| Output | Entry point | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| PDB or CIF | File → Export | Structural coordinates from the active structure |
| SDF or mol2 | File → Export when a compatible small molecule is active | Ligand or small-molecule exchange |
| PNG | Studio → Screenshot | Figures, reports, slides, and review records |
| MP4 | Studio → Animation / Render | Camera motion or trajectory presentation |
The availability of each data format depends on the active structure. Confirm that the correct item is active under Structures before exporting.
Export molecular data
Visual changes such as ribbon style, colors, lighting, and camera do not turn a coordinate export into an image. Use Studio for visual output.
Export a PNG image
| Resolution option | Output size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Viewport | Current viewport size | Fast review and exact on-screen composition |
| HD | 1280 × 720 | Lightweight slide or screen output |
| Full HD | 1920 × 1080 | General presentation and report use |
| Ultra HD | 3840 × 2160 | High-detail figures and large displays |
Transparent backgrounds are useful for layout work, but thin white labels or lines may disappear when placed on a light page. Validate the final composition, not only the transparent PNG.
Annotation cards are interface overlays and may not appear in exported images. If a conclusion must be visible in the output, use supported molecular labels, measurement labels, or add the text in the approved figure or story workflow.
Export video
Studio can render an MP4 from a camera or trajectory animation.
| Animation | Main choices | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Spin | Duration, speed, direction | Complete structural overview |
| Camera Rock | Duration, speed, angle | Gentle depth cue without a full rotation |
| Trajectory | Playback mode and duration | Molecular-dynamics motion |
Output controls include resolution, quality, and frames per second. Higher settings increase render time and file size.
Render a reliable video
For a trajectory video, pause and validate the topology, components, and frame range before opening Studio. A smooth render cannot correct an incorrect trajectory pair or scientific scope.
Pre-export checklist
- Correct project and active structure.
- Correct trajectory frame or frame range.
- No unintended hidden components.
- Consistent color meaning and sufficient contrast.
- Camera framing with appropriate margins.
- Readable interaction lines, labels, and measurements.
- Saved viewer session for reproducibility.
- Output opened and inspected after download.