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    Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

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    Pedro Innecco on 02 Mar 2016 18:11:02

    We should have the option to export a visual as an image. Not only raster images such as bmp, jpg or png, but also vectorial metafiles such as wmf, emf and svg.

    This is independent from the ability to allow visuals to be pasted onto other applications, which was submitted here: https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/11698812-copy-screenshot-of-visual-to-clipboard

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    Las on 05 Jul 2020 23:48:22

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    This feature is required, in some instance only a part of a graph is required for presentation purposes and prefer if its available in PDF or any image format.

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    Josh Cole on 05 Jul 2020 23:47:18

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    Please let this happen. I love the Power BI graphics and I am forever having to screen shot them to paste them into word documents

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    Mariam on 05 Jul 2020 23:46:09

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    I like the idea! It shouldn't be any problem to copy graph to Word!

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    Bill on 05 Jul 2020 23:44:54

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    Not sure why this isn't an automatic between MS apps. Ridiculous...

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    Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:43:49

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    This would be a really useful addition to allow single power bi visuals to be copied into word/ppt.

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    Jim on 05 Jul 2020 23:43:10

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    This is a must. I am trying to get user to adopt BI but this is a blocker....

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    Ron van Veldhuizen on 05 Jul 2020 23:42:46

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    This is a must. Some visuals need to be integrated in management word reports. Printsreens is not a good alternative.

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    Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:42:32

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    Yes, I like the idea. It would be great if we can export the graph for presentation/report purposes.

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    Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:41:01

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    Would value this feature, also linking to Office docs. just like OLE objects

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    Andrew C. on 05 Jul 2020 23:36:53

    RE: Export visual as raster image (bmp, png, jpg/jpeg) or vector/metafile (wmf, emf, svg, eps)

    Not all content is allowed to be shared on the web (e.g. in-process work for government clients); exporting graphics is a MUST for creating non-hosted graphic content.