PYTHON Tutorial

Saving and Exporting Plots

Saving as PNG, PDF, etc.

  • Click the "File" menu in the plot window.
  • Select "Save As".
  • Choose the desired format (PNG, PDF, SVG, etc.) from the drop-down menu.
  • Specify a filename and directory for the output.

Customizing Output Resolution

  • In the "Save As" window, click the "Options" button.
  • Under "Resolution," adjust the "DPI" (dots per inch) value to increase or decrease the output resolution.

Exporting Plots for Web and Print

  • Web: Save as PNG or JPEG with a low resolution (72 DPI or less) for fast loading.
  • Print: Save as PDF or SVG with a high resolution (300 DPI or more) for sharp printing.

Python Example

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

# Create a plot
plt.plot([1, 2, 3, 4])

# Save the plot as a PNG file
plt.savefig('plot.png', dpi=300)

# Export the plot as an interactive HTML file
plt.interactive(True)
plt.show()

Accessibility and Ease of Use

  • Use clear and descriptive filenames.
  • Save plots in appropriate formats for the intended use (web or print).
  • Consider using online tools or external software for advanced export options.