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How to export a map?

The maps in GIS Cloud can be exported to PNG format. 

  1. Open the map in Map Editor and navigate to the Map tab.
  2. Select the Export Map option. 
  3. Define the export area, output settings and additional options for getting the image you’d prefer.
  4. Click Get Image to generate the exported map.
  5. When the exported map is generated, you can choose between:
    • Show Image – the exported map will open in a new tab in the web browser.
    • Download Image – the exported map will be saved locally on your computer.

Export options

The following parameters can be changed when exporting a map.

Export area

  • Visible map – the current map view will be exported.
  • Paper – define the paper format and orientation.
  • Custom area – define the map view bounds with Select area or manually insert Export extent coordinates.

Output settings

Define the scale/size of the exported map. It is possible to set Metric, Imperial and relative Screen size for the map export or a custom scale.

In Output options you can include Scale and Legend to be displayed on the map.

Take a look at other exporting possibilities as well.

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