Taking a Snapshot

Use the Snapshot tool to create a custom, close-up collage of images.

1. Zoom to level 13 or higher.

2. In the Carousel toolbar, select the Take Snapshot icon . The New Snapshot dialog opens.

   

   New Snapshot Dialog

3. In the File Name field, enter a name for the file.

   	Do not use special characters in file names. Special characters can prevent you from downloading files from your library, or may cause errors when downloading imagery. Maxar replaces special characters with underscores.

4. Select additional options for your image's Format, Compression, Projection, Resolution, and Interpolation, and Resolution.

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   • Format An image format supported by your exploitation tool. This format will be used when the image is delivered to your library. Depending on your account and the type of item you are saving, format options may include:

     • GeoTIFF (compressed) JPEG compression with YCbCr color space and 95% quality

     • JPEG Compressed format with a small file size; suitable for inserting into PowerPoint and documents

     • MrSid Compressed 15:1; a good choice for large areas where file size is an issue

     • JPEG2000 Compressed; a good choice for large areas where file size is an issue

     • GeoPDF A georeferenced PDF for use in tools that can read that format

     • NITF 2.1 (NPJE JP2 4:1) Embedded metadata; useful for military applications that require this format

     • NITF 2.1 (NPJE JP2 15:1) Embedded metadata; useful for military applications that require this format and when file size is too large with 4:1 compression

     • RPF 0.5 Meter, 1 Meter, or 5 Meter Suitable for those who need a CIB-like replacement

     • PowerPoint Output is a PowerPoint slide with a screenshot on top, and marked Unclassified. The slide size and aspect ratio match your viewport (snapshot only)

     • Google Earth Compression, projection, and resolution are Google Earth defaults(snapshot only)

   • Compression The compression option for packaging files. Options include TAR (for Linux/Unix or Max) or ZIP (for Windows).

   • Projection The projection type, which defines how the satellite imagery is mapped to the earth. Options include:

     • Geographic Uses a three-dimensional spherical surface to define locations on the earth

     • UTM Uses a 2-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system to give locations on the surface of the Earth.

5. Do one of the following, depending on whether or not annotations are visible in the viewport, or you have the lat/lon or MGRS grid turned on:

   • No Visible Annotations Proceed to Step 6

   • Visible Annotations In the Annotations, Symbology, Grids section, select how the annotations will be handled during export:

     • Do Not Export Annotations and layers are excluded from the image
     • Embed into Imagery Annotations and layers are included in the exported image
     • Export as Separate Layer Annotations are exported separately, and layers are excluded

   

   New Snapshot Dialog with Options for Annotations and Grids

6. (Optional) If you want to receive email notifications with updates about the status of the library job, select the checkbox.

   	This option is not available if you have not provided an email address in your user profile.

7. Select Add to Library.