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Low pixel image copied from a visual
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
Super UserHey 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