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report builder resolution problems in word
Hello fellow forummers,
We've made a report in Power BI Report Builder and want to generate a word document. so far so good. But the generated word document makes the graphs in a low resolution. When we generate the same file in PDF the graphs looks fine. Does someone knows a solution? Thanks in forehand.
The things we've tried:
generate a document via Power Automate "Export To File for Paginated Reports"
with different format settings:
- no settings
- {
"DpiX": 300,
"DpiY": 300
}
- {"DynamicImageDpi": 300}
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Hi Alexvh ,
This is a known limitation — Word exports from Report Builder often render charts at lower resolution than PDF.
Here’s what you can try:
Use OutputFormat: EMF\ In Power Automate, set the export format to EMF (Enhanced Metafile) if supported. It keeps vector quality in Word.
Try EmbedFonts and ImageDeviceInfo settings\ Example:
{ "DpiX": 300, "DpiY": 300, "EmbedFonts": true, "ImageDeviceInfo": { "OutputFormat": "EMF" } }Alternative\ Export to PDF (high quality) and convert to Word if layout is fixed. Not ideal, but better for print-ready output.
Let me know if you want help testing the export settings.
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Hallo Burakkaragoz, I've altered the formatSettings (point 2) and altered "Create file" and put .emf in it (point 1). Sadly it didn't work. Could it he that I must add this in an other process?
Hi Alexvh ,
Make sure to set the correct file extension and format to .emf. Also, in Power BI Report Builder, ensure that DPI (DpiX and DpiY) is set to 300. After exporting the report, check the image resolution in the generated Word document.
If the issue persists, consider these workarounds:
Export the report as PDF and convert it to Word for better image quality.
Use PNG or SVG for images if EMF doesn’t produce the desired result.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Chaithra E.Hi Alexvh ,
We’d like to confirm whether your issue has been successfully resolved. If you still have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re more than happy to continue supporting you.
Best Regards,
Chaithra E.Hi Alexvh ,
We just wanted to follow up to ensure that your issue has been fully resolved. If there are any outstanding questions or if you need further assistance with anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here and happy to help in any way we can.
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Warm regards,
Chaithra E.Sadly, the topic is not resolved. I'm thinking of moving away from Power Bi Report builder and take my loss
Hi Alexvh ,
I understand you're encountering issues with exporting Power BI visuals to Word, especially around image resolution. There's a great blog post by UpSlide that outlinesquick and effective ways to export Power BI to Word. You can check it out here: Power BI Export to Word: Quick, Easy Solution It covers methods like exporting to PDF, copying visuals.
Hope this helps,
Best Regards,
Chaithra E.Hallo Chaithra,
It is an add-on that isn't part of the Power BI Report builder package. We were automating the process via a Power Automate process, what was running pretty fine with the exemption of the pixel error. I want to stay close to that process. greetings Alex
Hi Alexvh ,
If your issue about resolution still persists, please consider raising a support ticket for further assistance.
To raise a support ticket for Fabric and Power BI, kindly follow the steps outlined in the following guide:How to create a Fabric and Power BI Support ticket - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Thank you,
Chaithra E.Hi Alexvh ,
We wanted to follow up to see if the issue you reported has been fully resolved by our support team. If you still have any concerns or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to let us know, we’re here to help.
We truly appreciate your patience and look forward to assisting you further if needed.
Warm regards,
Chaithra E.Hello Chaithra,
Due to the holidays, it was delayed. I've tried several things, and unfortunately, I still have no solution.
I'll raise a support ticket.
Greetings Alex
Alexvh Hey,
High-resolution images in a Word document from Power BI Report Builder can sometimes be tricky due to the way Word handles image rendering. Here are a few suggestions you might consider to improve the resolution of the charts in your Word document using below steps.
- Since you already tried adjusting DPI settings with "DpiX": 300, "DpiY": 300 , ensure that these settings are applied consistently throughout the report files being generated.
- Check if there's an option to specify the image format during export. PNG or SVG formats might provide clearer visuals compared to JPG.If Power Automate has options to adjust document properties or enhance image quality, make sure these are set to support high resolution output.
- After generating the Word document, consider using Word's built-in options to enhance image quality. You can manually resize images or use tools to adjust resolution post-export.
Try exporting charts separately at a high resolution from Power BI, and insert these into the Word document manually.
- Sometimes different versions or processors handle rendering differently. Make sure you're viewing on a system with the latest Word updates.
Thanks
Harish KM
If these steps help resolve your issue, your acknowledgment would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Alexvh ,
Could you please confirm if the issue has been resolved after raising a support case? If a solution has been found, it would be greatly appreciated if you could share your insights with the community. This would be helpful for other members who may encounter similar issues.
Thank you,
Chaithra E.
