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Map Export

The map and its data can be exported in different formats.

Image export

Screenshot

  1. Click Export > Image
  2. Select the format:
    • PNG: Image with transparency
    • JPEG: Compressed image
  3. Choose the resolution
  4. Download

The image includes:

  • The visible map
  • Markers
  • Legend

Image export options

OptionDescription
ResolutionLow, Medium, High, Very high
Include legendAdd the legend to the image
Include titleAdd a title
Include dateTimestamp the export

Data export

GeoJSON format

Export coordinates in GeoJSON format:

  1. Click Export > GeoJSON
  2. The .geojson file is downloaded

Usable in:

  • QGIS
  • Google Earth
  • Other GIS tools

KML format

Export in Google Earth format:

  1. Click Export > KML
  2. The .kml file is downloaded

Open in Google Earth to view.

CSV format with coordinates

Tabular export with latitude/longitude:

  1. Click Export > CSV
  2. The file includes all columns + coordinates

Filtered export

Export respects active filters:

  • Only visible elements are exported
  • Statistics reflect the filters

Printing

  1. Click Print
  2. Configure the layout:
    • Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
    • Format (A4, A3, Letter)
    • Margins
  3. Add a title and description
  4. Print or save as PDF

Printed elements

  • Map with markers
  • Legend
  • Title and description
  • Scale
  • Print date
  • Applied filters

Share the view

  1. Configure the view (zoom, filters, layers)
  2. Click Share
  3. Copy the generated link

The link preserves:

  • Position and zoom
  • Active filters
  • Selected layers

Embed in a report

The exported image can be inserted into:

  • Word/PDF reports
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Project documents

Automation

Scheduled export

For periodic reports, export can be automated via API:

GET /api/carte/export?format=png&region=dakar

See the API documentation for more details.