Start with the job in front of you
The best format is usually decided by where the image will appear, not by whichever option happens to be first in a menu.
A short test is usually faster than trying to fix a large final file after the fact. Keep the original nearby, name the exported version clearly, and change one setting at a time when the result matters.
Use a small, repeatable routine
Keep one editable original, then make purpose-specific exports for the web, a document, or a social post.
The useful part of a browser tool is not simply getting an output. It is being able to reproduce the same result tomorrow, explain what changed, and notice when an input or assumption has changed.
Do one last check before sharing
Open the export on the target device and inspect transparency, small text, and colour.
If the result will be published, sent to a client, or used to make a decision, compare it with the source rather than trusting a filename or a successful download message.
Practical checklist
- Keep the original input until the output is checked.
- Test the workflow on a small sample first.
- Use clear names for exported versions.
- Review the result in the app where it will actually be used.
- Record important settings or assumptions.