# Export

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Extract you data from FieldDoc using the export feature.

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## Export

The **Export** feature in FieldDoc allows users to download project data for offline use, analysis, or reporting. You can export information from Projects into geospatial packages. You can also export Activities, Metrics, and other tabs into spreadsheet formats (e.g., CSV or Excel), making it easy to work with your data outside of FieldDoc or share it with partners and funders.

Exports include structured data such as activity details, metric values, and associated metadata, helping you maintain clear records and perform custom analysis or visualization in external tools. Exporting is especially helpful when preparing reports, submitting documentation, or performing quality control on project data.

To export data, look for the **Export** button in the relevant tab (e.g., Activities, Metrics). Once selected, your data will be packaged and downloaded in a convenient, ready-to-use format.

### Step-by Step Instructions

1. Open the context where you want to export activity records. For instance, if you export at the **Project** level the export will include all activities within that Project.
2. Click on the vertical ellipses in the upper right hand corner.
3. Select Export file.
4. Name your file. Click **Create Export**.&#x20;
5. Open the **Export** tab under tools.
6. Find the export that you just created.&#x20;
7. The system takes a few moments to generate your export. You may need to refresh the Exports page.
8. Click the Zip file icon, this with download the export to your downloads folder.
9. Open your file manager to extract the file. Data is available in .csv, .geojson, and geopackage format. Reference the README.txt for more information.

### Dig In! Interactive Tutorial

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## Export FAQs

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<summary>How do I export a shapefile?</summary>

You can export Projects from FieldDoc in .CSV, GeoJSON, or Geopackage formats. If a shapefile is specifically required, your GIS staff can easily convert the Geopackage export to a shapefile using most standard GIS tools. FieldDoc does not support direct shapefile export, but the Geopackage format preserves full geometry and attribute data for seamless conversion

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<summary>Why does my GeoJSON file display points, not polygons?</summary>

The exporter outputs centroids for activity collections containing more than 100 records to preserve functionality within the file type.

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