Based on upstream documentation. These steps have not been independently tested in the desktop app; menu labels and behavior may differ by release.
Step by step
Use PNG for transparency
PNG is a good sharing format for transparent graphics and crisp shapes. It is a raster export, not the editable source for your layers or text.
Use JPEG for an opaque photograph
JPEG is often practical for a flat photograph where a smaller file matters. It uses lossy compression and does not preserve transparency. Start with a copy and avoid repeated lossy saves.
Keep a layered working file
Use a supported layered format for editing, then export a flat deliverable. Check read and write separately: a format can import but not export, or differ between desktop and browser builds.
Treat SVG as a separate test
Upstream documents SVG import, while our originals use simple self-contained shapes. Check the actual rendered result and layer behavior. A browser-rendered PNG is a useful fallback when vector import fails.
Sources and further reading
PhotoCraft is in early alpha. Keep original files and test a copy before relying on it for important work.
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