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8 changes: 7 additions & 1 deletion content/en/kanvas/designer/export-designs/index.md
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Expand Up @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ To export your Kanvas design, follow these steps:

1. **Access Export Options**: Within the Kanvas Designer, select the design you wish to export in the design drawer. Click on the export icon in the menu for the selected design.

![Export Icon](./export-modal.png)
![Export Icon](./export-modal-new.png)

2. **Select Export Format**: The export modal will appear, offering various export formats:

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Exporting your design as an OCI image allows you to package your design as a container image. This image can be shared, stored, or retrieved from any container registry, like Docker Hub.

## Exporting as a Helm Chart

Exporting your design as a Helm chart allows you to package your Meshery design for use with Helm, making it easy to deploy and share your design as a reusable Kubernetes package.

**Lossy Export:** When exporting as a Helm chart, Meshery-specific information (such as visual arrangement, comments, and other metadata) is not included. Only the core Kubernetes resource definitions are preserved.

## Exporting as a PNG Image

Exporting your design as a PNG image provides you with a visual snapshot of your design. This image can be shared, embedded, or used in presentations.
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