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Posted on February 14, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

Optimal ArcGIS PDF export compression settings for raster topographic basemaps

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How do I Export high resolution images from ArcMap?

When exporting, click File > Export. Click the Options triangle to expand the Export Options panel if it is not already visible. Move the Output Image Quality slider left or right to increase or decrease the output image quality, or type a 1 into the x value in the edit box.
 

How do I Export a georeferenced PDF from ArcMap?

Creating a georeferenced pdf is very simple. Once the map is finished, just select “File – Export Map…” as shown below. Go to the “Advanced” tab and check on “Export Map Georeference Information”. That’s it!

How do I Export a TIF File from ArcGIS?

From the ArcGIS Pro ribbon, click the Share tab.



Procedure

  1. In the opened pane, populate the options with the parameters desired, ensure File Type is set as TIFF.
  2. Expand TIFF Settings and ensure the Write world file option is checked.
  3. Click Export.

 

How do I Export a georeferenced TIFF from ArcMap?

Note:

  1. Start ArcMap.
  2. Open a map document.
  3. On the main menu, click File > Export Map.
  4. Choose Layout GeoTIFF (*.
  5. Specify a file name and a location for the exported file.
  6. On the General tab, enter the resolution, width, and height of the file.

What is the best resolution for Arcgis?

The optimum screen resolution for ArcMap is 1024 x 768 or higher at normal size (96 dpi).
 

How do I save a PDF as high resolution image?

Convert a PDF file to an image file

  1. If you open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Pro, do File -> Save As Other -> Image -> PNG.
  2. If you open the PDF file in Preview, do File -> Export->Format->PNG.
  3. If you open the PDF file in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), do.
  4. Use ImageMagick.


How do I Export a GeoTIFF from raster?

To EXPORT the raster as a GeoTIFF, right click on the raster layer in the LAYER LIST, then SAVE AS. For WorldMap, set the CRS as WGS 84, EPSG 4326. Set Resolution to COLUMNS and accept the defaults. For CREATE OPTIONS set to No Compression.

How do I convert a PDF to GeoTIFF?

Go to ArcToolbox >> Conversion Tools >> PDF To TIFF tool.



Take note of these input parameter options:

  1. PDF Map (optional): Map_Layers.
  2. Clip Output to Map (optional): check the box if you want collarless tiff.
  3. Write GeoTiff Tags (optional): check the box to ensure ArcGIS writes out the correct coordinates.

 

How do I know if a PDF map is georeferenced?

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How do I Export high resolution photos?

If you want to export a high-resolution image, select TIFF or DNG. For printing, you can choose either a JPEG or a TIFF file. But not all social media platforms accept uncompressed file formats. Some platforms accept RAW files.

How do I Export high resolution images?

How to Download High Resolution Pictures

  1. Right-click the high resolution picture you want to download. Choose “Save Image As,” from the menu that appears on the computer screen.
  2. Choose the location where you will save the high resolution image. After choosing “Save Image As”, a second menu will appear.
  3. Name the photo.


How do I save an image to 300 ppi?

Using Photoshop

  1. Open your file in Photoshop.
  2. Click IMAGE > IMAGE SIZE. You should see a few different numbers, Like the Width, Height, and Resolution of your image.
  3. Uncheck the “Resample” checkbox. Type 300 into the Resolution box.
  4. Click “OK”
  5. Click FILE > SAVE.


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