> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.pesipiuma.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.pesipiuma.app/en/using-pesipiuma/create-a-report/upload-an-image.md).

# Report Image

Excel reports use a report image as the visual base for the PDF. The image usually represents the model pieces or the technical drawing that should receive the weight labels.

The report image is optional during Excel import, but an Excel report cannot be generated until an image is available.

{% hint style="info" %}
DXF reports do not need a report image. They are generated directly from the processed DXF geometry.
{% endhint %}

## Add an image during Excel import

1. Open the editor for an empty project or an Excel project.
2. Click **Import Excel** or **Replace Excel**.
3. In the **Image** area, drop the image file or click to select it.
4. Use **Preview** to check the Excel data and choose the base size.
5. Click **Import**.

Supported image inputs are:

* **.jpg** or **.jpeg**.
* **.png**.
* **.pdf**. Pesipiuma uses the first page.

After the import, the image appears in the editor preview area and can be used for label placement.

## Add or replace an image later

1. Open an Excel project in the editor.
2. Click **Add Image** or **Replace Image** in the top toolbar.
3. Select a supported image file.
4. Confirm the upload.

Pesipiuma normalizes the image for report generation and updates the report orientation from the image proportions when appropriate.

## Report orientation

For Excel projects, use the orientation control in the editor preview toolbar to choose:

* **Landscape**.
* **Portrait**.

The report image and labels are fitted into the selected A4 layout.

{% hint style="warning" %}
After replacing the report image, check label positions again before opening the report.
{% endhint %}