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Image Export

To export Figure or Fit Plot image click on File-Export Image menu item or use corresponding toolbar button. You can set various options of file export format by clicking on Format Options button in Export Image dialog window.

You also can copy image to clipboard.

Raster Image Formats

The following lossless raster graphics formats are supported:

  • PNG — the most suitable format for Fit Plots and Figures
  • GIF — supports only 256 colours and no transparency, out-of-date format
  • BMP — uncompressed raster format (big files)

Setting the resolution of exported raster image

The image resolution for raster export can be set individually for every Figure and Fit Plot in Canvas tab of the Properties window. The default resolution is 300 DPI.

Why MagicPlot is not capable to export images in JPEG format?

JPEG is a commonly used format of lossy compression for photographic images. The JPEG compression algorithm is at its best on photographs and paintings of realistic scenes with smooth variations of tone and color. However JPEG is not suited for line drawings and other textual or iconic graphics, where the sharp contrasts between adjacent pixels cause noticeable artefacts. Such images are better saved in a lossless raster graphics format such as BMP, GIF, PNG or vector graphics formats.

PNG and JPEG Comparison 1)
PNG JPEG

Vector Image Formats (Pro edition only)

The following vector graphics formats are supported:

  • EMF — the most suitable format for inserting in Windows applications like Microsoft Word

Export in vector graphics formats by virtual printer

You also can use third-party virtual printer software to export image in vector graphics formats.

See Also

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If you use Opera browser with Opera Turbo option the images will appear recompressed in JPEG format and this comparison is void
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