I'm using QGIS version 2.12.2, and using print composer to export my map to an image file (I've tried pdf as well). In the print composer it displays fine - just a basemap overlayed with land type data. However, as soon as I export the map, the basemap and the overlayed data are misaligned; rivers are categorised as fields etc. How can I ensure that the image produced from print composer is accurate?
3
- What are you using as your basemap? If you are using webmap (Google, Bing etc) imagery it may not export well.Dùn Caan– Dùn Caan2016-01-21 16:48:29 +00:00Commented Jan 21, 2016 at 16:48
- Ah, okay. I'm using the Stamen Toner/OSM webmap, so that must be my problem. Thanks!Syra– Syra2016-01-21 16:55:38 +00:00Commented Jan 21, 2016 at 16:55
- Yeah, not sure on specifics but I had trouble with the same thing, may be to do with web Mercator projection that web maps use.Dùn Caan– Dùn Caan2016-01-21 16:56:56 +00:00Commented Jan 21, 2016 at 16:56
Add a comment |
2 Answers
Don't use the OpenLayers plugin. Use the QuickMapServices plugin instead, as that works correctly with the map composer.
- Perfect - thank you. I wasn't aware of this plugin and have now switched from the OpenLayers plugin. This fixed the problem.Syra– Syra2016-01-23 10:46:54 +00:00Commented Jan 23, 2016 at 10:46
I've already had this problem with webmaps. I got a clean output by setting the same scale inside QGIS canvas and Print Composer.
In my case, misalignment came from scales being different between the two frames. 
