# Standalone Mode

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In Standalone Mode, CineDream works as any independent app.  Open the app and choose Add New Photos to import photos through Finder/Browser or drag the photos directly into CineDream.&#x20;

If this is not the first time using CineDream and you already saved projects you can choose Open an existing photo project or choose a project from the Recent Photo projects section at the bottom.

<figure><img src="/files/wfckAssNax40GonBFoZC" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Open a Standalone project</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you are done with the grade hit the Share button on the top right corner.  A contextual menu will be displayed with these options:

<figure><img src="/files/hBHofIJD4LUMvr5lbOvu" alt="" width="274"><figcaption><p>Share menu</p></figcaption></figure>

**Quick Save (Duplicate):** To save a duplicate of the current image. &#x20;

**Export Image(s):** To export 1 or more images.  You can export the image you are currently parked at or select multiple images in the FilmStrip (more on that in the FilmStrip section).

**Batch Export all Grade Images:** To export only the graded images in the project.

**Batch export all images:** To export all the images in the project.

When selecting Export or Batch Export you’ll be taken to the **Export Image Panel**.  There you can choose the File Name, Location, Aspect Ratio, Format and Resolution.  The Aspect section let’s you crop the image either manually or with one of 4 presets of commonly used aspect ratios.  On the preview window on the right you can customize the crop.

<figure><img src="/files/zE6sm9WDhIx7Wu7dsCy5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Export Image Panel</p></figcaption></figure>

**Share Project:** This option is exclusive to projects created for photos.  It will let you create a .cdp file containing your project so you can back it up or move it to a different computer.  In the case of video host applications, the project is contained within your video editing software project. Additionally you’ll find options to send the image you are currently working at to Photoshop or Lightroom Classic.


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