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Octoparse stores extracted results as structured records. After a task runs, you can export those records to file formats that fit your downstream workflow. Use file export when you need to review data manually, share a dataset, import records into another tool, or archive task results.

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Supported formats

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Choose the right format

Use CSV for compatibility

CSV is widely supported and works well for databases, spreadsheets, and automation tools.

Use Excel for business users

Excel is convenient when teams need to inspect, filter, or share data manually.

Use JSON for developers

JSON preserves structured records and is easier to process in scripts and applications.

Use HTML or XML for specific systems

These formats are useful when another tool or workflow specifically requires them.

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Export workflow

1

Run the task

Complete a local or cloud extraction run.
2

Review the results

Check field names, record count, missing values, and duplicate rows.
3

Select an export format

Choose the file type that matches your target workflow.
4

Download or send the data

Export the file manually or use an automatic export destination if configured.

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Before exporting

Check these items before using the exported data:
  • Field names are clear
  • Important fields are not empty
  • Pagination captured the expected number of records
  • Duplicate rows are acceptable or removed
  • Data cleaning rules are applied
  • The selected file format matches the downstream system
If your workflow needs recurring delivery, use Auto Export or an integration destination instead of downloading files manually.

Auto export & scheduling

Send task results downstream automatically.

Refine data

Clean field values before export.