Exporting a map or a layout with ArcGIS Pro
Exporting a map or a layout with ArcGIS Pro is a straightforward process that allows you to share your cartographic creations in various formats suitable for presentations, reports, or web publishing. ArcGIS Pro provides various export options, enabling you to tailor the output to meet specific requirements such as resolution, file type, and extent. Whether you need a high-resolution image for printing, a PDF for documentation, or a web-ready graphic, ArcGIS Pro's export tools make it easy to produce professional-quality outputs.
Software requirement(s):
- ArcGIS Pro 3.2.2
Export a Map in ArcGIS Pro
1 - Open your project
Lauch ArcGIS Pro and open the project containing the map you want to export.
2 - Select the map
Ensure the map you want to export is active in the project. Click on the map view to make it active.
3 - Access Export options
Go to the Share tab on the ribbon. In the Output group, click on Export Map.
4 - Set Export Parameters
In the Export Map dialog box, choose the desired file format (e.g., PDF, JPEWG, PNG, TIFF).
Specify the location to save the exported file.
Adjust other settings such as resolution (DPI), color mode, and extent as needed.
You also have a choice betwen the following options:
Flattened PDF Map
- A Flattened PDF Map is a PDF file where all layers and elements are merged into a single layer. This means that the map content is "flattened", making it simpler and ensuring that the visual appearance remains consistent across different PDF viewers and printing devices.
- Ideal for sharing and printing where interactive features or layer visibility control are not needed.
- Smaller file size compared to vector PDFs with layers.
GeoTIFF Map
- A GeoTIFF is a raster image file format that includes georeferencing information, allowing the map to be sued in GIS applications. GeoTIFF files store pixel data along with geographic information, enabling accurate placement and analysis within a spatial context.
- Suitable for integration into other GIS software and applications that support georeferenced raster data.
- Maintains geospatial information for accurate mapping and analysis.
- Larger file size compared to simple image formats.
- Limited to raster data, which can lose some detail compared to vector formats.
Vector PDF Map
- A vector PDF map retains the map's vector data, meaning that the individual map elements (lines, polygons, text. etc.) are preserved as separate, scalable objects within the PDF. This format allows for high-quality zooming and editing of individual elements in vector graphic software.
- Ideal for detailed presentations and documents where high-quality graphics and scalability are important.
- Suitable for further editing in vector graphic software like Adobe Illustrator or Corel draw.
- Useful for interactive PDFs where layers can be turned on and off.
- Larger file size compared to flattened PDFs.
5 - Export
Click Export to generate the map file. Once the process is complete, your map will be saved in the specified location.
Export a Layout via the Catalog pane in ArcGIS Pro
1 - Open your project
Lauch ArcGIS Pro and open the project containing the layout you want to export.
2 - Open the Catalog pane
If the Catalog pane is not already open, go to the View tab on the ribbon and click on Catalog pane to open it.
3 - Navigate to Layouts
In the Catalog pane, expand the Layouts section to see a list of all the layouts in your project.
4 - Right-click on the Layout
Right-click on the layout you want to export and select Export to File from the context menu.
5 - Set Export Parameters
In the Export Layout dialog box, choose the desired file format (e.g. PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF).
Specify the location to save the exported file.
Adjust other settings such as resolution (DPI), color mode, page size, and extent as needed.
6 - Export
Click Export to generate the layout file. Once the process is complete, your layout will be saved in the specified location.
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