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Oh Jeez! I have this essay for English, and it involves a diagram part, which I have completed in Dia. Now, I don't have a working printer at my house, so I would have to email it to myself and print it at school. The only problem is this: How do I view .dia files on Windows XP? Is there a way to save things in Dia as another file type and view it in paint or whatever (like a GIF or JPEG or PNG)?

We do NOT have Visio at school or on my Windows laptop. That's why I did this diagram on my Linux system.

All of the permissions at school are set so I cannot install new software.


PLEASE HELP ME! It is due this Friday, but I would like to get it in by Wednesday, because I am leaving on Thursday to New Hampshire (yay).

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Good spot, — Dia does let you create files Windows can open. A few practical pointers will make sure the diagram prints correctly at school and looks the same as it does on your Ubuntu box.

Choose the right output. Use SVG or EPS/PostScript when you want vector output (no pixelation, ideal for printing and resizing). Use PNG for widest compatibility and lossless line-art; export at around 300 DPI for good print quality. Avoid JPEG for diagrams because compression softens lines and text. If the printer prefers PDF, convert a PostScript/EPS export to PDF before sending.

Practical checks and fixes: keep the original .dia file for later edits. Test the exported file on a Windows viewer before you leave so you catch font substitutions or sizing problems. Stick to common fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Liberation Sans) to reduce mismatches. If file size or mail limits are an issue, zip the output or include a smaller-resolution PNG as a fallback. If your Dia build does not directly produce the one format the school requires, export to PostScript/EPS or "print to file" and convert on Linux with standard tools before emailing.

Final tip: when you send the file, include both a vector copy (if you made one) and a PNG fallback. That covers most school setups where installing extra software is not allowed, and it avoids ugly surprises at the printer.

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Sorry! I just found out the answer to my own question!

Right Click => File => Export

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