> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.nextedy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Print and Export to PNG

> This guide walks you through exporting your Nextedy GANTT chart as a PNG image and printing it to PDF using the built-in export panel.

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    year: "numeric",
    month: "long",
    day: "numeric",
    timeZone: "UTC"
  });
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      Last reviewed on {formatted}
    </p>;
};

## Export to PNG

The Gantt toolbar includes a **Print / Export to Image** button that captures the current chart view as a full-resolution PNG file.

1. Open the Gantt page you want to export.
2. Set the **Scale** to the level you need (for example, `W` for weekly or `M` for monthly) so the chart shows the desired date range.
3. Click the  **Print / Export to Image** button in the toolbar.
4. The export panel opens, rendering the entire Gantt chart as an image.
5. Click **Download** to save the image as `gantt.png` to your local machine.

<Tip title="Adjust the scale before exporting">
  The export captures the chart at the current zoom level. Switch to a wider scale (such as `M` or `Q`) to fit more of the timeline into the exported image, or use a narrow scale (such as `D`) for detailed views of a shorter time range.
</Tip>

## Print to PDF

To print the Gantt chart to a PDF file, use the browser's built-in print dialog:

1. Click the  **Print / Export to Image** button in the toolbar.
2. In the export panel, click **Print**.
3. The browser's native print dialog opens with the Gantt image pre-loaded.
4. Select **Save as PDF** (or your preferred printer) as the destination.
5. Set the page size to **A0** or another large format to accommodate the full chart width.
6. Choose **Landscape** orientation for best results.
7. Click **Print** or **Save**.

To close the export panel without downloading or printing, click **Close**.

## Print from a Cloned Page

For precise control over the printed layout, clone your Gantt page and configure it specifically for printing:

| Step | Action                                                                  |
| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1    | Clone your Gantt page to create a dedicated print version               |
| 2    | Open the cloned page and enter **Edit** mode                            |
| 3    | Ensure **Maximize** mode is turned **off**                              |
| 4    | Go to **Sidebar > Page Properties** and set the minimal width to `5000` |
| 5    | Set the Gantt **Scale** to the desired level (e.g., `W`)                |
| 6    | Save the page                                                           |
| 7    | Click the **Print / Export to Image** toolbar button                    |
| 8    | Close the system print dialog if it appears                             |
| 9    | Wait for the page to fully render                                       |
| 10   | Click **Print** and select **A0** page size                             |
| 11   | Choose **Print to PDF** as the output                                   |

<Warning title="Disable maximize mode for printing">
  Fullscreen (maximize) mode interferes with the print layout. Always turn off maximize mode on your print-dedicated page before exporting. See [Use Fullscreen and Maximize Mode](/gantt/guides/layout/fullscreen-mode) for details.
</Warning>

<Warning title="Export can be labor-intensive for large charts">
  For Gantt charts with many work items, the export process requires careful zoom and page-size adjustments. Experiment with the Scale parameter and page width to find the best balance between readability and chart coverage.
</Warning>

## Verification

After completing the export, you should now see:

* A `gantt.png` file in your downloads folder (for PNG export).
* A PDF file containing the full Gantt chart (for print-to-PDF).
* The chart image matches the scale and time range you configured before exporting.

## See Also

* [Use Fullscreen and Maximize Mode](/gantt/guides/layout/fullscreen-mode)
* [Configure the Time Scale](/gantt/guides/visualization/timescale)
* [Configure the Toolbar and Menus](/gantt/guides/layout/toolbar-configuration)
* [Troubleshooting Performance Issues](/gantt/guides/troubleshooting/performance)

<LastReviewed date="2026-07-02" />