Exporting and Sharing Visualizations

The final step in data visualization is sharing your work. Different contexts require different file formats and resolutions.

Saving Figures with savefig()

Format Comparison

DPI and Resolution Settings

Preparing Figures for Publications

Creating Figure Templates

Practice: Export for Different Contexts

Key Takeaways

• Use PNG (150 DPI) for web and presentations
• Use PDF/SVG (vector) for publications and scaling
• Always use bbox_inches='tight' to remove excess whitespace
• Higher DPI = larger file sizes for raster formats
• Create reusable style templates for consistency
• Vector formats are resolution-independent
• Match figure size to your target width (e.g., journal column width)
• Consider both screen and print viewing conditions

Congratulations on completing the Visualization Best Practices module! You now have the skills to create professional, accessible, and publication-ready visualizations.