How to export charts in a Word document as images

Charts in Word are often reused in reports, presentations, emails, or websites. instead of rebuilding the same chart again, it’s much easier to export it as an image. Word doesn’t offer a single “export charts” button, but there are several practical ways to do it, whether you need one chart or dozens.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to export charts from Word as image files. we’ll start with the quickest built-in method, then move on to batch-export solutions using HTML, Kutools for Word, and VBA.

• Method 1: Save a chart as an image (right-click)
• Method 2: Batch export charts as PNG by saving Word as a web page (HTML)
• Method 3: Batch export charts with Kutools for Word
• Method 4: Batch export charts using VBA

Save a chart as an image (right-click)

This is the quickest way to export a single chart as an image. Word lets you save the chart directly using the built-in Save As Picture option.

1. Click the chart to select it.
2. Right-click the chart, and select Save as Picture.

   

3. In the Save As Picture dialog box:
   • Browse to the folder where you want to save the image.
   • In the File name box, type a name for the chart image.
   • In Save as type, choose an image format such as PNG or JPG.

   

4. Click Save.

Batch export charts as PNG by saving Word as a web page (HTML)

If your document contains many charts, saving it as a web page is a quick way to export them all at once.

1. Click File > Save As.
2. In Save as type dropdown, select Web Page (*.htm; *.html).
3. Click Save.

   

Word will create an HTML file and a separate folder in the same location as the document (unless you choose a different folder when saving).

All charts in the document are exported as PNG image files and saved in that separate folder.

Batch export charts with Kutools for Word

Kutools for Word provides a simple way to batch export charts as image files. It lets you save multiple charts from a document without copying them one by one or using VBA. In addition to charts, the same tool can also export pictures and tables as images.

1. Click Kutools Plus > More > Export Pictures/Tables to Images.

   

2. In the dialog box:
   • Select Charts in the Types dropdown to export charts in the document as pictures.
   • Choose an image format such as PNG or JPEG.
   • Specify the output folder.

     

     Tip: If there are charts you don’t want to export, uncheck them in the Select items to export list. (With View in Document enabled, clicking a chart in the list will jump to its exact position in the document so you can view it.)
3. Click Export.

All charts in the document will be saved as individual image files in the selected folder.

Batch export charts using VBA

If you need full control or automation, VBA can export every chart in a document as an image. this method is best for advanced users.

1. Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.
2. Click Insert > Module.

   

3. Paste the macro below into the Module window.

   Sub ExportChartsAsImages()
   
       Dim ils As InlineShape
       Dim sh As Shape
       Dim i As Long
       Dim outPath As String
       Dim resp As VbMsgBoxResult
   
       outPath = ActiveDocument.Path
       If outPath = "" Then
           MsgBox "Please save the document first, then run the macro again.", vbExclamation, "Kutools for Word"
           Exit Sub
       End If
   
       resp = MsgBox( _
           "Existing image files with the same name will be replaced automatically." & vbCrLf & vbCrLf & _
           "Do you want to continue?", _
           vbExclamation + vbYesNo, _
           "Kutools for Word")
   
       If resp = vbNo Then Exit Sub
   
       i = 1
   
       For Each ils In ActiveDocument.InlineShapes
           If ils.HasChart Then
               ils.Chart.Export FileName:=outPath & "\Chart_" & i & ".png", FilterName:="PNG"
               i = i + 1
           End If
       Next ils
   
       For Each sh In ActiveDocument.Shapes
           If sh.HasChart Then
               sh.Chart.Export FileName:=outPath & "\Chart_" & i & ".png", FilterName:="PNG"
               i = i + 1
           End If
       Next sh
   
       MsgBox (i - 1) & " chart(s) exported to:" & vbCrLf & outPath, vbInformation, "Kutools for Word"
   
   End Sub

4. Press F5 to run the macro.

Charts are exported as images at once, and saved to the same folder as the document.

Method comparison

Conclusion

If you only need a single chart, the right-click Save as Picture option is the fastest choice. For bulk exporting, saving the document as HTML works in a pinch but offers little control. For a clean and reliable batch solution, Kutools for Word is the easiest option, while VBA is ideal if you want automation and customization.

Choose the method that matches how often you export charts and how much control you need.

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