| Graphics | |
Exporting a Figure in Graphics Format
Export a figure in a graphics format to a file if you want to import it into another application, such as a word processor. You can also export it to the Windows clipboard, and paste it from there into an application. Before deciding on a graphics format, check what formats are supported by your target application and platform. See the print reference page for a complete list of supported graphics formats.
| Format |
Description |
Command Line -device Parameter |
| BMP 8-bit color bitmab |
Export a figure to the clipboard (Windows only). |
-dbitmap |
| EMF color vector format |
Export a figure to the clipboard (Windows only). |
-dmeta |
| EPS color and black-and-white |
Export line plots or simple graphs to a file. Note. An EPS file does not display within some applications unless you add a TIFF preview image to it. See the example Exporting a Figure in EPS Format with a TIFF Preview. |
-deps (black and white)-depsc (color)-depsc -tiff (TIFF preview) |
| JPEG 24-bit |
Export plots with surface lighting or transparency to a file. This format can be displayed by most Web browsers. |
-djpeg-djpegwhere |
| TIFF 24-bit bitmap color |
Export plots with surface lighting or transparency to a file. Widely available. A good format to choose if you are not sure what formats your application supports. |
-dtiff |
Examples
These examples show you how to export a figure to a file using a specific graphics format, and to the clipboard:
More Information on Exporting
For further information on file formats and how to select the best one for your application, see
Other topics related to exporting are:
| | Printing the Figure | Exporting to a File | |