## 📄 How to Create & Export SEO Reports as PDFs, PNGs, and CSVs in Search Atlas

Search Atlas supports several report formats designed to fit different client delivery needs. Whether you need a quick visual snapshot, raw data for analysis, or a polished PDF to share with a client, this guide walks you through each workflow step by step.

## 📦 Supported Report Formats

✅ **PNG snapshots** — visual captures of your dashboards, ideal for embedding in documents or presentations.

✅ **CSV exports** — raw data files suited for custom analysis or further manipulation in spreadsheet tools.

✅ **PDF reports** — polished, client-ready documents assembled from the steps below.

✅ **White-label PDF reports** — branded versions of reports for professional client-facing deliverables.

✅ **Shareable report links** — live links you can send directly to clients without downloading a file.

## ⚠️ Known Issue: Classic Report Builder Loading Problem

Before you begin, be aware of a known bug affecting the Classic Report Builder. The builder may **hang, display an infinite loading spinner, or crash Chrome** due to a race condition (known issue RB-1273).

💡 **Workaround:** If this happens, do not navigate to the report from within the app. Instead, **reload the report URL directly in a new browser tab**. This bypasses the race condition and allows the report to load correctly.

## 🖼️ Step 1 — Create SEO Reports with GSC Insights

GSC Insights is the starting point for generating visual report content inside Search Atlas.

1️⃣ Navigate to **GSC Insights** in your Search Atlas dashboard.

2️⃣ Click **Export to PNG** to capture a visual snapshot of the data.

3️⃣ Insert the exported image into a **Word Doc, Google Doc, or PowerPoint** as needed for your report format.

💡 PNG exports are especially useful for quickly illustrating trends and sharing visual proof of progress with clients who prefer simple, image-based updates.

## 📋 Step 2 — Create a PDF Report from a PNG Export

Once you have exported your dashboard as a PNG, you can convert it into a clean PDF document using Google Docs — no additional software required.

1️⃣ Export your dashboard to **PNG** using the method above.

2️⃣ Open **Google Docs** and create a **New Blank Document**.

3️⃣ Go to **Insert → Image → Upload from Computer** and select your PNG file.

4️⃣ **Crop and resize** the image as needed to fit your report layout.

5️⃣ Go to **File → Download → PDF Document (.pdf)** to save the finished report.

💡 You can add text, headings, and commentary around the image in Google Docs before downloading — turning a simple screenshot into a fully contextualized client report.

## 📊 Step 3 — Convert a CSV Export to PDF

For reports built around raw data, the CSV-to-PDF workflow gives you full control over formatting and presentation.

1️⃣ Inside Search Atlas, click **Export** on the relevant data view (or **Download .CSV** in Report Builder).

2️⃣ **Upload the CSV file to Google Drive** and open it with **Google Sheets**.

3️⃣ Format the data as needed — apply sorting, filtering, or highlighting to make key metrics stand out.

4️⃣ Go to **File → Download → PDF Document (.pdf)** to export the finished sheet as a PDF.

💡 Google Sheets allows you to set a custom print area before downloading, so you can ensure only the most relevant data appears in the final PDF — keeping reports clean and focused.

## 🔗 White-Label Reports & Shareable Links

For agencies delivering client-facing reports, Search Atlas also supports **white-label PDF reports** and **shareable report links**. These allow you to present branded, professional deliverables without exposing your internal toolset.

⚠️ Be aware of known limitations with shared Local SEO report links — location labels may display as generic placeholders rather than actual location names. Check the Local SEO reporting documentation for the latest workaround guidance before sharing these links with clients.