Render Settings Preferences - Image tab

In the Menu Bar, click Edit > Preferences, then on the left side of the dialog box, select Render Settings.

Image

Default Format

Determines the default rendered image format.

Resolution

Sets the resolution width and height in pixels for images rendered to disk. Use the drop-down list to select from standard resolutions.

DPI (Dots Per Inch)*

Defines the image resolution in dots per inch.

Size (w x h)

Displays the physical image size in millimeters and calculates it using the resolution and DPI values.

Advanced

Supersampling

Enables the increase of antialiasing quality. This may impact performance.

Stereo Mode

Determines the rendered stereo mode settings. Options include Mono, Stereo, 5 Eye Stereo (five images), and 9 Eye Stereo (nine images).

Compression Quality

Sets the compression quality of an image by percentage. This only applies to image formats that support compression, such as JPG. For no compression, enter -1.

Framebuffer Memory Limit

Sets the rendered framebuffer memory limit to ensure it is not exceeded.

Export Image with Alpha Channel

Renders the alpha channel into the resulting image, if the file type supports it. You can select the alpha channel color separately.

Show Rendered Image after Saving

Opens a separate window, showing the rendered image.

Single Image Viewer Window

Shows only one image per window.

Ignore Aspect Ratio

Squashes or stretches the rendered image and ignores the aspect ratio.

Export TIFF/PSD in HDR Format

Toggles the export of TIFF/PSD in HDR format on or off. Exports the HDR format as TIFF/PSD (32 bits per channel), when enabled.

Export EXR in 16 Bit Float Format

Toggles the export of EXR in HDR format on or off. Exports the HDR format as EXR (16-Bit Float), when enabled.

Export Multi Layer EXR/PSD for Render Passes

Toggles the export of Multi Layer EXR/PSD in HDR format on or off. Exports the HDR format as Multi Layer EXR/PSD, when enabled.

Animation

Use these controls to set the start frame, stop frame, and frame rate for your animation. You can export a series of images or an AVI movie.