1. A method of creating an output file from images, comprising: processing a query by a processor against information in a database regarding a plurality of images and generating query results; selecting at least one image from the generated query results; selecting an output file type; selecting a delivery method; automatically creating at least one stand-alone output file with the file type corresponding to the selected output file type, wherein the at least one created stand-alone output file comprises the at least one selected image and preexisting identifying information for the at least one selected image; and sending the at least one created stand-alone output file to a destination corresponding to the selected delivery method.