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GYZ
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5 months ago
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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...
  • Nasif_Azam's avatar
    5 months ago

    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