How to export data from Airtable to Excel
Export an Airtable view to Excel by downloading it as a CSV file from the view menu, then open that file in Excel to keep working with your records.
Quick answer
Open your base, click the Grid view button above the table to open the view menu, then choose Download CSV. Airtable downloads the view as a CSV file. Open that file in Excel to work with your records as a spreadsheet, without retyping anything by hand.
Steps at a glance
- Open the base that holds your data.
- Click the Grid view button to open the view menu.
- Find Download CSV in the menu.
- Click Download CSV to save the file.
- Open the downloaded file in Excel.
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Summary
Airtable exports a view as a CSV file from the view menu. Excel opens CSV files, so this is the quickest way to move your records into a spreadsheet for analysis or sharing.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open your base
From the Airtable home screen, click your base under Today, for example **Project database**. The base opens on its table and shows the grid of records.
Step 2
Open the view menu
Click the **Grid view** button above the grid. A menu opens with options for the current view, such as Rename view and Duplicate view.
Step 3
Choose Download CSV
Find **Download CSV** in the menu, between Duplicate view and Print view. Move your cursor to it so the option is highlighted.
Step 4
Download the CSV file
Click **Download CSV**. Airtable saves the view as a CSV file. Open that file in Excel to see your records as rows and columns.
Why this matters
You have a table of tasks or contacts in Airtable and a colleague wants it in Excel for a report or a pivot table. Downloading a CSV gets your records into a spreadsheet in seconds, with no copying and pasting.
Frequently asked questions
Which menu has the export option?
The view menu. Click the **Grid view** button above the grid and choose **Download CSV**.
What file type does Airtable download?
The menu option is called **Download CSV**, so the export is a CSV file that you can open in Excel.
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