Exporting JPEG still images in Final cut 5

Just wondering if anyone can tell me how to export a still image from final cut?
I used to have final cut 3 and it was as simple as file/export/quicktime...
but now it only gives me options for a quicktime movie...
Thanks...
Jeremy.

Instead of "export to quicktime" choose "export using qt conversion".
Then in options selects the type of still you want.
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