Welcome to Corel AfterShot Pro > Understanding output generation

Output Generation takes the previews that you see in Corel AfterShot Pro and creates new image files that you can print, share on the web, or use in other applications. Since Corel AfterShot Pro is a non-destructive image editor, the image adjustments and optimizations you create in Corel AfterShot Pro are only accessible to other applications when exported to standard file formats, such as JPEG and TIFF.

An Output Batch lets you export one or more images and lets you customize the output. For example, you can rename the files as they are processed and change the file type. There are two types of batch operations:

•	Image Output Batches convert versions to a new image file that can be accessed by any other application.

•	Copy Output Batches — lets you copy the master files as they are output. This option lets you copy or move files from one location to another. You can also perform many of the same actions as you can with the Image Output Batches.

For more information about outputting batches, see Outputting images.

Output batches

Corel AfterShot Pro comes with several pre-built Image Output Batches to convert the versions you create to standard file formats. You can customize any of these batches.

The following batches have been created for you:

Output batches	File Type & Size	Comments
JPEG Full Size	JPEG Image type, 90% image quality Same Pixel Dimensions as the master file	Converts to sRGB colorspace. Ideal for printing and general output.
JPEG Proof	JPEG Image type, 80% image quality Half Height, Half Width of the master file	Converts to sRGB colorspace, ideal for sharing on the Web
16-bit TIFF	TIFF Image type, with 16 bits-per-pixel color data Same Pixel Dimensions as the master file	Ideal when exporting images for editing in other applications (must support 16-bit images)
8-bit TIFF	TIFF Image type, with 8 bits-per-pixel color data Same Pixel Dimensions as the master file	Ideal for exporting images so you can use them in other applications that do not support 16-bit images

Copy batches

A Copy batch does just that — it copies the master versions added to the batch to a predefined location or locations, optionally renaming the destination files. A Copy batch will copy all sidecar files that accompany the images added to the batch, ensuring that XMP and other sidecar files are kept together with the original files.

Copy batches are great for automating backups and for downloading images from camera memory cards.