> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Export Node as Image

> Export a Figma node as an image in various formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF)

## Overview

Exports a Figma node as an image in one of the supported formats: PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF. The exported image is returned as base64-encoded data that can be displayed or saved.

## Usage

```typescript theme={null}
const result = await mcp.use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "TalkToFigma",
  tool_name: "export_node_as_image",
  arguments: {
    nodeId: "123:456",
    format: "PNG",
    scale: 2
  }
});
```

## Parameters

<ParamField path="nodeId" type="string" required>
  The ID of the node to export
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="format" type="enum" default="PNG">
  Export format. Supported values:

  * `PNG` - Portable Network Graphics (default)
  * `JPG` - JPEG format
  * `SVG` - Scalable Vector Graphics
  * `PDF` - Portable Document Format
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="scale" type="number" default="1">
  Export scale multiplier. Use higher values (e.g., 2 or 3) for higher resolution exports.

  **Common scale values:**

  * `1` - Standard resolution
  * `2` - Retina/2x resolution
  * `3` - 3x resolution for high-DPI displays
</ParamField>

## Response

The tool returns an image content block with:

* `imageData` - Base64-encoded image data
* `mimeType` - MIME type corresponding to the format (e.g., `image/png`, `image/jpeg`, `image/svg+xml`, `application/pdf`)

## Format-Specific Notes

### PNG

* Supports transparency
* Lossless compression
* Best for UI elements, icons, and designs with sharp edges

### JPG

* No transparency support
* Lossy compression
* Best for photographs and complex images with gradients

### SVG

* Vector format (resolution-independent)
* Scale parameter is ignored
* Best for scalable graphics and icons
* Preserves editability

### PDF

* Vector format when possible
* Preserves layers and structure
* Best for print-ready exports

## Example Workflows

### Export for Web (2x Retina)

```typescript theme={null}
const webExport = await mcp.use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "TalkToFigma",
  tool_name: "export_node_as_image",
  arguments: {
    nodeId: "123:456",
    format: "PNG",
    scale: 2  // 2x for retina displays
  }
});
```

### Export Vector Asset

```typescript theme={null}
const vectorExport = await mcp.use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "TalkToFigma",
  tool_name: "export_node_as_image",
  arguments: {
    nodeId: "123:456",
    format: "SVG"  // Scale not needed for vector
  }
});
```

### Export Multiple Sizes

```typescript theme={null}
const scales = [1, 2, 3];
for (const scale of scales) {
  await mcp.use_mcp_tool({
    server_name: "TalkToFigma",
    tool_name: "export_node_as_image",
    arguments: {
      nodeId: "123:456",
      format: "PNG",
      scale
    }
  });
}
```

## Related Tools

* [get\_node\_info](/api/document-selection/get-node-info) - Get node details before export
* [get\_selection](/api/document-selection/get-selection) - Export currently selected nodes