How to export tasks to CSV in Asana
Export a project's tasks to a CSV file in Asana: open the project menu, choose Export or sync, pick the CSV format, and confirm with Export.
Quick answer
To export tasks to CSV in Asana, open the project, click the arrow next to its name, hover over Export or sync, and choose Project tasks CSV/XLSX. In the Export project tasks dialog, leave CSV selected, pick which custom fields to include, and click Export to finish the export.
Steps at a glance
- Open the project you want to export
- Click the arrow next to the project name
- Hover over Export or sync
- Choose Project tasks CSV/XLSX
- Select CSV as the format
- Click Export
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Summary
Asana can export every task in a project to a CSV file from the project menu. It is the quickest way to move task data into a spreadsheet for reporting, sharing, or backup.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the project menu
Open the project you want to export, such as Work requests, in List view. Click the small arrow next to the project name at the top of the page. A menu of project options opens.
Step 2
Choose Export or sync
In the menu, hover over **Export or sync**. A submenu opens beside it with an Export section and a Sync section. Move the cursor straight across into the submenu so it stays open.
Step 3
Pick the CSV export
In the Export section, choose **Project tasks CSV/XLSX**. This opens the Export project tasks dialog, where you set the file format and which custom fields to include.
Step 4
Select the CSV format
In the dialog, check that **CSV** is selected under Format. The other option is XLSX. Then choose which custom fields to export: **Only custom fields in this project** or **All custom fields including multi-homed tasks**.
Step 5
Click Export to download the file
Click **Export** to run the export. Use **Cancel** instead if you want to close the dialog without exporting.
Why this matters
You need task data outside Asana, for example a status report for stakeholders or a spreadsheet to sort and filter. Exporting the project to CSV gives you the whole task list in one file without copying rows by hand.
Frequently asked questions
Can I export to something other than CSV?
Yes. The Export or sync submenu also lists Time entries CSV and JSON under Export, and the Export project tasks dialog offers an XLSX format.
Which custom fields does the export include?
The dialog lets you choose between Only custom fields in this project and All custom fields including multi-homed tasks.
Related guides
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