In Matplotlib, is there a way to know the list of available output format

Question

According to Matplotlib documentation, matplotlib.figure.save_figtakes an optional argument format (see matplotlib.figure documentation).

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Answer 1

Here is a list of renderers and file types: http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/faq/installing_faq.html#what-is-a-backend Beyond that, individual backends have get_supported_filetypes method in their respective FigureCanvas{backend-name} class that gives a list of supported file formats.