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Exporting Photos

Export your photos as a ZIP archive to share, backup, or use in other applications.

Export Options​

When exporting, you can choose what to include:

OptionDescription
Raw PhotosOriginal unprocessed images in their original format
Stabilized PhotosFace-aligned processed images (always PNG format)
BothIncludes both raw and stabilized in separate folders

You can toggle each option independently. At least one must be selected.

How to Export​

  1. Open the Gallery tab
  2. Tap the Export button (top-right)
  3. Toggle which photo types to include
  4. Tap Export to ZIP
  5. Wait for the export to complete

Exporting Selected Photos​

To export only specific photos:

  1. Tap the Select button in the gallery
  2. Tap photos to select them (checkmarks appear)
  3. Tap Export Selected
  4. Choose your export options
  5. Tap Export to ZIP

Where Files Are Saved​

Export behavior varies by platform:

Android​

  • ZIP is saved directly to Downloads/AgeLapse Exports/
  • No additional steps needed
  • If save fails, share sheet opens as fallback

iOS​

  • Share sheet opens automatically
  • Choose where to save: Files, iCloud, AirDrop, etc.
  • Or share directly to another app

Desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux)​

  • File save dialog opens
  • Choose your save location
  • Enter filename (suggested name provided)

ZIP Contents​

The exported ZIP is organized into folders:

MyProject_AgeLapse_2024-01-15_143052.zip
├── Raw/
│   ├── 2024-01-15_10-30-45.jpg
│   ├── 2024-01-15_10-30-46.jpg
│   └── ...
└── Stabilized/
    ├── 2024-01-15_10-30-45.png
    ├── 2024-01-15_10-30-46.png
    └── ...

File naming inside ZIP:

  • Format: YYYY-MM-DD_HH-mm-ss.ext
  • Based on when each photo was originally taken
  • Duplicates get numbered: 2024-01-15_10-30-45 (2).jpg

ZIP filename format:

  • {ProjectName}_AgeLapse_{Date}_{Time}.zip
  • Example: Wedding_Timelapse_AgeLapse_2024-01-15_143052.zip

Export with Date Stamps​

If you have date stamps enabled for export, they'll be burned into the stabilized photos before zipping.

To configure date stamps: Settings → Date Stamp

Learn about date stamps →

Export Progress​

During export, you'll see:

  • A circular progress indicator
  • Percentage complete (0-100%)
  • Export cannot be cancelled once started

Video Export​

Video export is separate from photo export.

To export your timelapse video:

  1. Go to the Play Video tab
  2. Tap the Share button
  3. Choose where to save or share

Video is exported as MP4 (H.264). On iOS/macOS, transparent videos use MOV format with ProRes.

Tips​

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For backup: Export "Both" to keep your originals alongside the stabilized versions.

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For sharing: Export "Stabilized Photos" only for a smaller file size with the aligned results.

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Photos are not compressed during ZIP creation to preserve quality. The ZIP file will be roughly the same size as all the photos combined.