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To export your Fabric.js canvas as an image, you use the canvas.toDataURL method. This function generates a data URL containing a representation of the canvas image, which can be used to display the image in an <img> element or download it as a file. The method accepts options such as the image format ('png' or 'jpeg') and quality (for JPEG, a value between 0 and 1).

When you call canvas.toDataURL({ format: 'png' }), Fabric.js returns a string starting with "data:image/png;base64," followed by the encoded image data. This string can be set as the src attribute of an image or used as a download link. For JPEG export, change the format to 'jpeg' and optionally adjust the quality for compression.

In real-world applications, consider the following:

  • Image exports reflect only what is currently visible on the canvas;
  • Large or complex canvases may take longer to export and can result in large data URLs;
  • For high-resolution output, set the canvas size appropriately before exporting;
  • Data URLs can be shared, stored, or sent to a server, but for very large images, server-side processing might be more efficient.

Exporting the canvas as an image is useful for letting users save their creations, generate previews, or integrate with other workflows that require static images.

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To export your Fabric.js canvas as an image, you use the canvas.toDataURL method. This function generates a data URL containing a representation of the canvas image, which can be used to display the image in an <img> element or download it as a file. The method accepts options such as the image format ('png' or 'jpeg') and quality (for JPEG, a value between 0 and 1).

When you call canvas.toDataURL({ format: 'png' }), Fabric.js returns a string starting with "data:image/png;base64," followed by the encoded image data. This string can be set as the src attribute of an image or used as a download link. For JPEG export, change the format to 'jpeg' and optionally adjust the quality for compression.

In real-world applications, consider the following:

  • Image exports reflect only what is currently visible on the canvas;
  • Large or complex canvases may take longer to export and can result in large data URLs;
  • For high-resolution output, set the canvas size appropriately before exporting;
  • Data URLs can be shared, stored, or sent to a server, but for very large images, server-side processing might be more efficient.

Exporting the canvas as an image is useful for letting users save their creations, generate previews, or integrate with other workflows that require static images.

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What does the toDataURL method in Fabric.js return?

Select the correct answer

Tudo estava claro?

Como podemos melhorá-lo?

Obrigado pelo seu feedback!

Seção 4. Capítulo 3
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