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PDF Output

PDF images can be printed with Acrobat Reader and edited by many drawing programs such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape.
If you require a bitmap image in PNG or TIFF format, note that PDF format is vector-based and can be opened in any software that opens PDF/SVG vector files. You can use these to edit the screenshot. Many publishers also accept PDF or SVG files for figures.

If your publisher requires bitmap images such as PNG or TIFF, use your vector graphics program to export to these formats. For this export, use the publishers recommended dpi (dots per inch value), usually 300 dpi.
Tips for producing quality images for publication: