fig2img

Saves the current figure with user specified resolution as an image file or pdf file.

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Easy to use function. Let's you save the CURRENT FIGURE as an image file or pdf file. A pop-up dialog prompts user where to save the image and what image compression to use. Default dpi is 300 (print quality). User can specify any dpi. The user can also specify whether to use the default image size or the current figure size on the screen.

Cite As

John Ramshur (2026). fig2img (https://au.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/26898-fig2img), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: fig2img

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General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.6.0.0

Updated comments.

1.4.0.0

1. Fixed error found in how the function extracts the user selected image compressing setting.
2. Added more comments.
3. Added option to save as PDF.

1.1.0.0

I previously uploaded the .asm file and not the .m file. I also changed the usage details some. No changes were made to the code.

1.0.0.0