How to Export High-Quality PDFs from SOLIDWORKS Drawings?

 How to Export High-Quality PDFs from SOLIDWORKS Drawings

This document provides instructions on exporting clear and high-quality PDFs from SOLIDWORKS Drawings for easy sharing and printing. This helps keep all dimensions and details accurate in the final output. 

Step 1: Change PDF Export Options 

1) Go to: File → Save As 

2) Select file type: Choose PDF as the file format. 

3) Click on the Options button before saving. 

4) In the Export Options window:

Figure 1

Figure 2

➢ Check: High quality lines 

➢ Check: Export shaded views as high quality 

➢ DPI setting: Set to 300 DPI or more (600 DPI is recommended for printquality output)

Figure 3

Step 2: Increase Image Quality in Document Properties 

Improving the image quality in your document settings will enhance the smoothness of curves, edges, and shaded views in both on-screen visuals and exported PDFs. 

1) Go to: Tools → Options → Document Properties tab

Figure 4

2) Click on Image Quality 

3) Adjust the sliders: 

➢ Shaded and draft quality HLR/HLV resolution → Move the slider toward High 

➢ Wireframe and high-quality HLR/HLV resolution → Also slide toward High. 

Figure 5

Contact Us: Have questions or need assistance? Feel free to reach out!

Phone: +91 94454 24704
Email: mktg@egs.co.in