> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/products/maps-and-imagery-portfolio/os-vectormap-district/vector-simple-guide/opening-and-saving-maps-in-composer.md). # Opening and saving maps in Composer Once you are happy with the scale and position of your map, click **Project > New Print Composer.**

New Print Composer menu item in the File menu

* A window will open asking for an ID/Title, however it is not required. Click **OK**.

Compose title dialog box — New Print Composer menu item in the File meny

* A new window will open showing a blank page. To insert the map from QGIS click on **‘Add new map’** (see below).

Add and insert new map buttons highlighted in the toolbar — Add new Map in the QGIS toolbar

Left click and then drag a rectangle to select the dimension of the added map. Once added the position of the map within the frame can be adjusted by selecting **‘Move item content’** (see above). * Click on **‘Item Properties’** on the task bar on the right. The specific scale can be selected here, and if you scroll down there are several other options including **‘Position and Size’**. Here the dimensions of the map on the page can be adjusted in millimetres. Careful, as when altering the position and size the scale will also change.

Item properties menu in the composer window show,000 scale anding 20 0.00 degrees of map rotation — Item properties menu in the composer window

* Once you are happy with the image you can export the map as an image or a PDF by selecting **‘Export as image’** or ‘**Export as PDF’** respectively (see below). And save within an appropriate folder.

Export as image (left) and export as PDF (right) buttons shown in the toolbar. — Export options in the toolbar

* Your final JPEG image should looks similar to this:

Exported JPEG image of a map Southampton

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