arcpy function to Clip Output to Graphics Extent

JaneWickers — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:11 GMT

From the Layout view in ArcMap, there is an option when exporting a map to Clip Output to Graphics Extent.

I want like to be able to incorporate this in my Python script.

Jane

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JeffBarrette — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:57:32 GMT

This is a very old idea and is available in both ArcMap and Pro.

ArcMap and Pro, the older style ExportToXXX methods have a property called {clip_to_elements}

For example, the Layout class: Layout—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

In Pro we have a newer style export format objects, and a similar property called clipToElements is available to the export format when exporting a layout.

For example, PDFFormat: PDFFormat—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Jeff - arcpy.mp team

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arcpy function to Clip Output to Graphics Extent

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