Export & Save
Save figures, data, or the full project locally. Images are useful for papers, slides, and reports; project files restore the current workspace next time.
Export Images
Use image export for papers, slides, reports, and later layout work. Choose a format first, then select resolution or vector output when needed.
- Choose an image format
- Set resolution for PNG / JPG / JPEG
- Save locally
Image formats
PNG / JPG / JPEG resolution
PNG, JPG, and JPEG can use Original, High, or Ultra resolution.
Vector and slides
SVG and PDF are best for publication layout, scaling, and later editing; PPTX is useful for presentation decks.
Data formats
CSVGeneral table format for Excel, Python, and most data tools.
TXTPlain text format for simple exchange and records.
XYUseful for X-Y style data.
Export Data
Save the current data table as a standard data file for later processing, sharing, or archiving.
- Choose data export
- Choose file format
- Save locally
Save Project
A project file is not a single image. It stores the full SmartPlot workspace so you can reopen and continue editing later.
- Click the Save button in the top-right corner
- Choose a location the first time and create a project file
- Save updates after later changes
Project format
.splot.splot is the full workspace, not a single image.
Project includes
- Data tables
- Figures and layers
- Styles and axes
- Legends, annotations, and layout
- Analysis results and current state
Save logic
- First Save: save as a SmartPlot project
- Saved project with new changes: save updates
- No new changes: Save button is disabled
- Closing with unsaved work: show a save reminder
