diff --git a/speedtester.py b/speedtester.py
index c897d0d..31ee8ec 100644
--- a/speedtester.py
+++ b/speedtester.py
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ def generate_plot_image(dates, downloads, uploads):
     dates = matplotlib.dates.date2num(dates)
     plt.plot_date(dates, downloads, fmt="b-")
     plt.ylabel('Download Speed Mbps')
+    plt.tight_layout()
     plt.savefig(read_config()['output_image_path'])
 
 def generate_txt_output(dates, downloads, uploads):