Convert Visio Drawings to an Image file for easy distribution
A few days ago, I reviewed a software called Universal Document Converter, that has the ability to convert any type of documents to PDF, JPEG or other image formats with it’s powerful virtual printing technology.
I recently had to send an organizational chart created with Visio software to one of my colleagues in a different building and they did not have the Visio installed on their machine. UDC came in handy.
For those of you who do not know, Visio is a software by Microsoft that is useful for creating business and technical diagrams. These drawings created in Visio are only viewable within Visio. But not everyone is going to have Visio installed on their computers. In such instances, you would need to convert it to either .PDF or some type of image format since these programs are available on most types of computers. PDF files can be opened on Mac as well as on Windows systems. Converting the original drawing into an image or PDF file also keeps the original diagram secure in that it remains unaltered.
So, in order to convert a Visio chart or drawing, follow the easy steps outlined here.
After downloading and installing the UDC, Open the Visio drawing that you want to convert into a .JPEG. Click on File -> Print
Now select the Universal Document Converter from the pull-down list of printers available and click on Properties
From the available choices in the settings -> current profile, select the Drawing, Chart to JPEG, Color choice,
This will open up the following screen. Now select JPEG (or any other image format if you like) and click OK
Now you are back to the main Microsoft Visio Print dialog. Click OK to start converting. When the JPEG file is ready, it will be saved to the C:\UDC Output Files folder by default.
The converted drawing will then be opened in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer software or another viewer associated with JPEG files on your computer.
If you have tried UDC for converting any documents, we’d love to hear from you.
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I think that Universal Document Converter is a great tool. I also think Visio is fun to play around with. I used to use it when I worked in an office.
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As for UDC, I really love this software! It’s a pain to download a different software for converting each different kind of software into an image or a PDF for distributing and this software can do so much!
I’ve never used Visio, but this looks like some great and handy advice Pearl
thanks for stopping by Deb.. hope you are doing better.. do take care of yourself.. Visio is a pretty good program for quick drawings!
I can’t believe I never came across Universal Document Converter before. I just put together a layout in Visio for a townhouse I’m in the process of rehabing. Was trying to send it to my father who is about as on tech savvy as you can get. Thanks for the tip and I’m sure I’ll be using the converter for many other situations.
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Thanks for the great tip. Visio is one of the file formats people get confused with if they are not sure what to use to view it
Converted file much simpler option for many recipients.
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@John: nice example there.. I think everyone should have this converter
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@Alex: that’s right, and the converter has so many more capabilities…thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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Thats great! I use visio all the time at work but have adobe PDF writer installed, its the same process but you click file > print > print to pdf
However i cant afford adobe writer at home so this solution is exceptional. And best of all its free!!
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Whew! That went WAY over my head. Thanks for the great info. though!
Wow, awesome tool! Have to check it out.
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I was just messing with a Visio file for a client when I found this … thanks!
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Visio is such an awesome tool. Whether you use it for detailed process mapping or simple vector drawings it will meet your every need. I’ve had good success automating the creation of org charts with it, for example.
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hey i didn’t know that, but it seems easy to follow.. thanks!