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dkdirenzo
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Export to PDF Moving Objects

Hi, when I export a PBI report to PDF, sometimes shapes will move or the "scroll" bar will appear on the side of a matrix or table even if not showing in report reading view. Is there a way to export without having these issues?

 

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danextian
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Power BI isn't pixel perfect even if it appears so. Different browsers render differently and so are different screen resolutions. In the image below, browser used is firefox but the first one is from my  laptop's screen, the other one is from my second monitor.  Use paginated reports  as @lbendlin suggested if you want it pixel perfect.

danextian_0-1727921631485.png

 

 





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Anonymous
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Hi @dkdirenzo ,

 

I agree with Ibendlin, paginated report is a good choice.  You can refer to below document:

Export Power BI paginated reports (Power BI Report Builder) - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Export Power BI paginated report to a PDF File (Power BI Report Builder) - Power BI | Microsoft Lear...

 

Best Regards,
Adamk Kong

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @dkdirenzo ,

 

I agree with Ibendlin, paginated report is a good choice.  You can refer to below document:

Export Power BI paginated reports (Power BI Report Builder) - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Export Power BI paginated report to a PDF File (Power BI Report Builder) - Power BI | Microsoft Lear...

 

Best Regards,
Adamk Kong

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

danextian
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Super User

Power BI isn't pixel perfect even if it appears so. Different browsers render differently and so are different screen resolutions. In the image below, browser used is firefox but the first one is from my  laptop's screen, the other one is from my second monitor.  Use paginated reports  as @lbendlin suggested if you want it pixel perfect.

danextian_0-1727921631485.png

 

 





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lbendlin
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Super User

you have crammed your visuals too close together. Give them more space (margins)  so that small rendering differences are not as impactful.

 

If you need pixel perfect rendering - use paginated reports.

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