How to download Google Form responses
Download your Google Form responses as a CSV file from the Responses tab, so you can open the answers in a spreadsheet or share them with your team.
Quick answer
Open your form in Google Forms and select the Responses tab. Open the More options for responses menu, then choose Download responses (.csv). The menu also lists Print all responses and Delete all responses, so pick the CSV entry to get a file of every answer your form has collected.
Steps at a glance
- Open your form in Google Forms.
- Select the Responses tab.
- Open the More options for responses menu.
- Choose Download responses (.csv).
- Open the downloaded file in a spreadsheet app.
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Summary
Google Forms can export every response as a CSV file. The option sits in the menu on the Responses tab, so you can move answers into a spreadsheet or another tool without copying them by hand.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Responses tab
Open your form in Google Forms. At the top of the editor, select the Responses tab next to Questions and Settings. The tab shows a count of how many responses the form has collected.
Step 2
Open the responses menu
On the Responses tab, select More options for responses, next to the Link to Sheets button. The page behind it shows the response count and a summary of each question.
Step 3
Choose Download responses (.csv)
In the menu, select Download responses (.csv). The menu also lists Print all responses and Delete all responses, so check you pick the download entry.
Why this matters
You ran a survey and now need the answers in a spreadsheet to sort, filter, or share with a colleague. Downloading a CSV hands you every response in one file, so you can start analysing right away.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Download responses (.csv) option?
It is in the More options for responses menu on the Responses tab of your form.
Can I send responses to a spreadsheet instead?
Yes. The Responses tab also has a Link to Sheets button, and the same menu includes Select destination for responses.
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