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title: How do I export a paddock map image for printing or sharing?
description: Learn the fastest way to export a high-quality paddock map image from Pasture.io with boundaries and labels for printing or sharing.
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# How do I export a paddock map image for printing or sharing?

## Quick steps to download a PNG or JPG map showing paddock boundaries and labels on a blank or satellite background.

### **Overview**

Need a clean paddock map for a report or print-out? In a few clicks you can export an image that shows your farm’s paddock boundaries and IDs on either a blank canvas or a satellite backdrop. Follow the steps below.

 

### **Step-by-step instructions**

1. **Open the Map dropdown ▼  
   ![](https://help.pasture.io/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202025-06-24%20at%2012-20-33-png.png?width=500&height=111&name=CleanShot%202025-06-24%20at%2012-20-33-png.png)**  
     1. Click the **Map Dropdown** next to the Map button to reveal the mapping controls.
2. **Set the background** 
     1. **Background ➜** **Blank** for a plain white (print-friendly) map, or
     2. **Background ➜ Colour** **/ Grayscale** for satellite base imagery.
3. **Show paddock boundaries** 
     1. **Overlay ➜** **Boundaries**.
     2. Tick any alternative overlay you want (e.g., cover, fertiliser, etc).
4. **Add paddock labels** 
     1. **Labels ➜** **Code** or **Name** (choose the ID that suits).
     2. Toggle **Colour** ➜ **White** **/** **Black** for best contrast against the background.
5. **Export the image** 
     1. **Data ➜** **Image**, then choose: 
            1. **PNG** – best quality and scalable for print.
            2. **JPG** – smaller file size for quick sharing.
     2. The file downloads to your device, ready to print or share.

 

### **Alternative: quick screenshot**

If you only need a rough copy, simply set the map to the view you want and take a screenshot on your device. This is faster but may be lower resolution than the PNG export.

 

### **Tips**

- **Position the map first** – centre and zoom before **Data ➜ Image** so the export is framed correctly.
- **Check label colour** – ensure the text stands out on your chosen background.
- **Maps stay current** – any changes to paddock shapes or names are reflected immediately.
- **Use PNG for scale** – retains clarity when resized.

 

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