# How to Export a Baserow Grid View to CSV - Full Guide

> Pick the delimiter, encoding, and header row you need - a Baserow view export writes only the visible, filtered rows out to a CSV file.

Source: https://opennix.org/en/docs/baserow/views/export-a-view/


A view export downloads exactly the data visible in a specific view - active filters, sorts, and hidden fields all included. This article covers exporting a grid view to CSV for a targeted report, sharing data with someone who doesn't have full table access, or running the same export on a regular schedule.

## What is a view export

A view export captures exactly what's visible in a particular view - the active filters, sorts, hidden fields, and row order. That makes it useful for targeted reports, sharing the right data with people who don't have full table access, or recurring exports with consistent formatting.

Unlike an [entire table export](/docs/baserow/tables/export-tables/), which downloads every row regardless of view settings, a view export gives you precise control over what data leaves Baserow.

## View exports vs. table exports

| Aspect | View export | Table export |
|---|---|---|
| **Data included** | Only visible, filtered rows | Every row, regardless of filters |
| **Fields included** | Only visible columns | Every field, including hidden ones |
| **Row order** | Matches the view's sort | Default table order |
| **Available from** | Grid view only | Any view type |
| **Best for** | Targeted reports, specific datasets | Backups, full data transfers |
| **Updates with filters** | Yes, reflects the current filters | No, always exports everything |

**When to use a view export:** a monthly report with stable filtering, sharing data with an external stakeholder, pulling one department's data out of a shared table, or a recurring export with consistent formatting.

**When to use a table export:** a full data backup, migrating an entire dataset to another system, archiving complete history, or any situation where you need everything, unfiltered.

## How to export a view

![Baserow view export dialog with the CSV format selected](/images/baserow/views/baserow-export-view-dialog.png)

1. Open the **view** you want to export.
2. Click the **ellipsis (•••)** next to the view's name to open its settings.
3. Select **Export view** from the menu.
4. Confirm the correct view is selected in the dropdown.
5. Choose the **CSV format**.
6. Configure the export options - column delimiter, encoding, and whether to include the **row ID** and **primary field**.
7. Click **Export** to download the file.

The exported file reflects every view setting active at the moment you start the export - filters, sorts, and hidden fields all shape the final content.

## CSV format options

CSV is the most configurable export format, with choices for delimiter and encoding.

**Column delimiter.** The default comma (`,`) works for most cases, but you can pick an alternative: semicolon (`;`) for European systems where a comma marks a decimal, pipe (`|`) when the data naturally contains a lot of commas, or tab (`<tab>`) for tab-delimited files some database systems prefer.

**Encoding.** UTF-8 (the default) handles every international character correctly and fits most scenarios. Latin-1 may be needed for legacy systems that don't support UTF-8.

**Header row.** Baserow includes field names as the first row by default, which helps when importing into another system. Most applications expect a header, but you can turn this off if you only need the raw data without column labels.

## What gets exported from a view

**Included:** every visible field's value, for rows that pass the current filters; field names as column headers (unless disabled); row order based on the active sort; data formatted according to its field type.

**Excluded:** hidden fields never appear, even if they hold data; filtered-out rows are omitted entirely; a row's revision history stays in Baserow. Formula fields export their calculated result as static data, not the formula itself.

**Who can export.** Any workspace member with the right table permissions can export a view.

## Frequently asked questions

**Why can't I export my gallery or form view?** View export is available from grid view only. To export data from a gallery or form view, switch to grid view first, or use [table export](/docs/baserow/tables/export-tables/) instead, which works regardless of the current view type. The exported data is the same either way - only the access point differs.

**Do exported views include hidden fields?** No, hidden fields are excluded. If you hid fields for privacy or simplicity, they won't show up in the export. To include every field, build a view with everything visible, or use table export instead.

**Can I export several views at once?** No, Baserow exports one view at a time. To export multiple views from the same table, repeat the process for each - every export produces a separate file reflecting that view's own settings.

**What happens if I change the view after starting an export?** The export captures the view's state at the moment you click "Export." Changes to filters, sorts, or field visibility afterward don't affect the download - the file reflects the configuration that existed when the export began.

**How do I set up consistent recurring exports?** Build a dedicated view for the recurring export, with the filters, sorts, and field visibility you need. Give it a clear name (for example, "Monthly report export") and reuse that same view every time - a stable configuration keeps the structure and formatting consistent across exports.

**Can I export the row ID or primary field?** Yes. When exporting a grid view to CSV, you can choose whether to include the **row ID** and **primary field** in the output.

## Related content

### Export and import

- [Export entire tables](/docs/baserow/tables/export-tables/) - a complete data export;
- [Import data into an existing table](/docs/baserow/tables/import-data-into-an-existing-table/) - bring data back into Baserow.

### View configuration

- [Create custom views of your data](/docs/baserow/views/create-custom-views-of-your-data/) - build a view around your export needs;
- [View customization](/docs/baserow/views/view-customization/) - configure filters and sorts;
- [Filters in Baserow](/docs/baserow/views/filters-in-baserow/) - prepare a targeted export.