Export Image
Download any view — 2D plan, 3D scene, or rendered style — as a high-resolution PNG or JPEG.
Image export captures a raster snapshot of the current page in whichever view mode you choose. You can export the flat 2D plan, the shaded 3D scene, the Photo (photorealistic) render, or the Technical drawing style — without switching editor modes first. Use PNG for crisp line work you intend to composite in presentation software, and JPEG when you need a compact file for email or embedding in a document. A resolution selector controls the pixel size of the longest side: Screen (2048 px), Print (4096 px), or High (6144 px). You can also export every page in a single pass, receiving one image file per sheet named after the page.
Open the Export Image dialog
In the top toolbar, open the export menu and select Export Image. The Export Image dialog opens immediately. The View Mode selector defaults to whichever editor mode you are currently in — 2D, 3D, or Photo — so you rarely need to change it.
Open the Export Image dialog
Go to File > Export > Image, or click the export button in the toolbar and choose Image. The Export Image dialog opens.
Choose format and resolution
Format — choose PNG, JPEG, or WebP:
- PNG — lossless, supports transparent background; recommended for compositing
- JPEG — smaller file, white background only; good for email and web
- WebP — modern format with good compression; supports transparency
Resolution — choose 72, 150, or 300 DPI:
- 72 DPI — screen resolution, suitable for web and on-screen presentations
- 150 DPI — mid-range, suitable for printed documents that will not be enlarged
- 300 DPI — print resolution, suitable for A4/A3 printing and large-format output
For client PDF presentations, export at 150 DPI PNG and embed in the document — a good balance of image quality and file size.
Set output size
Size — choose a preset or enter custom dimensions:
- A4 (297×210 mm), A3 (420×297 mm), Letter (279×216 mm)
- Custom — enter width and height in pixels
The pixel dimensions are calculated from the chosen page size and DPI. For example, A4 at 300 DPI produces a 3508×2480 px image.
For client PDF presentations, Print (4096 px) hits the sweet spot between file size and clarity. Reserve High (6144 px) for large-format boards where the image will be zoomed in closely.
Set background and export area
Background — choose:
- White — white background behind all canvas content
- Transparent — PNG/WebP only; canvas areas with no content are transparent
- Canvas color — uses the project's canvas background color setting
Export area — choose what portion of the canvas to export:
- All — all drawing pages / the full canvas extent
- Viewport — exactly what is currently visible on screen
- Selection — the bounding box of currently selected entities
- Page — a specific drawing page (if the drawing has multiple pages)
Click Export to download the image file.
Export with a transparent background when you plan to composite the garden plan over a site photo in presentation software — the plan floats naturally over the photo.
Visible underlays are rendered into the exported image. If you want a clean drawing without a background image or site survey underlay, hide the underlay layer before exporting.
For client deliverables, export the same page twice — once as a 2D plan (PNG, Print resolution) and once as a Photo render (JPEG, Print resolution) — to give clients both a readable plan and an atmospheric impression of the finished garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which image formats are supported?
PNG and JPEG. PNG is lossless and best for line work, hatching, and compositing in presentation tools. JPEG produces smaller files and includes a quality slider (50–100%) that lets you balance file size against visual quality.
What pixel sizes do the resolution presets produce?
The presets control the longest side of the exported image: Screen = 2048 px, Print = 4096 px, High = 6144 px. The dialog shows the exact width and height for your page size before you export.
Can I export a Photo or Technical image while the 2D editor is open?
Yes. The View Mode selector in the dialog is independent of which editor is currently active. You can export any of the four view modes — 2D, 3D, Photo, Technical — from within any editor context.
Can I export every page at once?
Yes. Choose All Pages and one image is downloaded for each page in the drawing. The page name is automatically appended to the base filename so you can tell the files apart.
When should I use JPEG quality versus PNG?
Use PNG for crisp line work, hatching, and anything you intend to composite over other content — it is lossless. Use JPEG for Photo-mode exports and when file size matters; the Quality slider (50–100%, default 92%) lets you balance file size against visual quality.