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Low pixel image copied from a visual
Hi,
When I click the "copy "icon to copy this visual as an image, the image resolution is very low and looks unclear- actually even lower than a screenshot.
I would like to confirm whether there is a way to export or convert a visual into a high-resolution, clear image. Thank you!
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Hey GYZ ,
This is a known limitation of the "Copy visual as image" feature in Power BI Service copies the visual at a relatively low resolution. Here are some recommended alternatives to get a high-resolution, clear image of a Power BI visual:
1. Export the Report Page to PDF
- In Power BI Service: File → Export → PDF
- You can then open the PDF and extract/crop the specific visual using any PDF viewer or image editor.
2. Export to PowerPoint
- In Power BI Service: File → Export → PowerPoint
- You can then right-click any visual in PowerPoint and Save as Picture in PNG format.
3. Use Windows Snipping Tool at Higher Zoom
- Press Win + Shift + S to capture a selected area of the screen.
- Before capturing, zoom in on the browser or use Focus mode on the visual (click the visual → "..." → Focus mode) to maximize it on screen. This gives you a much larger, cleaner capture.
4. Power BI REST API – ExportToFile
- If your workspace is backed by Premium, Embedded, or Fabric capacity, you can use the exportToFile REST API to export individual visuals or pages as PNG files programmatically at higher resolution.
- This requires the tenant admin setting "Export reports as image files" to be enabled.
- This is the best option for automated or bulk high-quality image exports.
Best Regards,
Nasif Azam
4 Replies
- grazitti_sapna
Super User
Hi GYZ,
the “Copy as image” feature in Power BI often produces low-resolution images. This is a known limitation.
Instead of using this functionlity, use below approaches
File → Export → Export to PDF
File → Export → PowerPoint (.pptx)
Or open visual in focus mode and take screenshot of the visual.
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Hey GYZ ,
This is a known limitation of the "Copy visual as image" feature in Power BI Service copies the visual at a relatively low resolution. Here are some recommended alternatives to get a high-resolution, clear image of a Power BI visual:
1. Export the Report Page to PDF
- In Power BI Service: File → Export → PDF
- You can then open the PDF and extract/crop the specific visual using any PDF viewer or image editor.
2. Export to PowerPoint
- In Power BI Service: File → Export → PowerPoint
- You can then right-click any visual in PowerPoint and Save as Picture in PNG format.
3. Use Windows Snipping Tool at Higher Zoom
- Press Win + Shift + S to capture a selected area of the screen.
- Before capturing, zoom in on the browser or use Focus mode on the visual (click the visual → "..." → Focus mode) to maximize it on screen. This gives you a much larger, cleaner capture.
4. Power BI REST API – ExportToFile
- If your workspace is backed by Premium, Embedded, or Fabric capacity, you can use the exportToFile REST API to export individual visuals or pages as PNG files programmatically at higher resolution.
- This requires the tenant admin setting "Export reports as image files" to be enabled.
- This is the best option for automated or bulk high-quality image exports.
Best Regards,
Nasif Azam 
v-kpoloju-msftCommunity Support
Hi GYZ,
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum. Also, thanks to Nasif_Azam, grazitti_sapna, for those inputs on this thread.Has your issue been resolved? If the response provided by the community member Nasif_Azam, grazitti_sapna, addressed your query, could you please confirm? It helps us ensure that the solutions provided are effective and beneficial for everyone.
Hope this helps clarify things and let me know what you find after giving these steps a try happy to help you investigate this further.
Thank you for using the Microsoft Community Forum.- v-kpoloju-msft
Hi GYZ,
Just wanted to follow up. If the shared guidance worked for you, that’s wonderful hopefully it also helps others looking for similar answers. If there’s anything else you'd like to explore or clarify, don’t hesitate to reach out.Thank you.
