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Bitwarden allows you to export your vault data at any time.
{% warning %}
Data exports contain your unencrypted data in `.csv` format. You should not store or send the file over unsecure channels (such as email). Delete it immediately after you are done using it.
Exports contain your vault data in an unencrypted format. You should not store or send the exported file over unsecure channels (such as email). Delete it immediately after you are done using it.
{% endwarning %}
{% note %}
The downloaded `.csv` file can be opened, read, and modified in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel or a simple text editor like Notepad.
The `.json` file format offers a more complete export of your data and should be used for standard backup procedures. Some non-critical information is not included with the export when using the `.csv` file format.
An exported `.json` file can be opened, read, and modified in a simple text editor like Notepad.
An exported `.csv` file can be opened, read, and modified in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel (preferred) or a simple text editor like Notepad.
{% endnote %}
## From the web vault
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1. Log in to the web vault at <https://vault.bitwarden.com>
2. Click **Tools** in the top navigation bar
3. Click **Export Vault** under the **Tools** side navigation
4. Type in your master password and click **Export Vault**. Your browser will either automatically download the `.csv` file or prompt you to save it
4. Choose your exported file format, type in your master password, and click **Export Vault**. Your browser will either automatically download the exported file or prompt you to save it
{% note %}
Exporting your vault will not include items that belong to an organization. Organization admins can export their organization's vault from the web vault under the organization's admin area in the **Tools** section. Then click **Export Vault** under the **Tools** side navigation.
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1. Open the browser extension and click the **Tools** tab
2. Scroll down and click **Export Vault**
3. Type in your master password and click **Submit**. Your browser will either automatically download the `.csv` file or prompt you to save it
3. Choose your exported file format, type in your master password, and click **Submit**. Your browser will either automatically download the exported file or prompt you to save it
## From the desktop app
1. Open the desktop application and navigate to **File** &rarr; **Export Vault**
2. Type in your master password and click the Submit button. You will be prompted to download the `.csv` file.
2. Choose your exported file format, type in your master password, and click the Submit button. You will be prompted to download the exported file
## From the CLI
In the CLI application, you can use the `bw export` command to export your data to a `.csv` file in the current working directory. Or pass the `--output` option to specify a location of your choice.
In the CLI application, you can use the `bw export` command to export your data to a `.csv` or `.json` file in the current working directory. You can also pass the `--output` option to specify a saving location of your choice. Using the `--format` option will allow you to specify the file format as `csv` or `json`. The file format defaults to `csv` if not specified.

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You can very easily import your data from an array of different password manager applications. Bitwarden supports importing data into your individual account from the following sources:
- Bitwarden (json)
- Bitwarden (csv)
- [1Password (1pif)]({% link _articles/importing/import-from-1password.md %})
- [1Password 6 &amp; 7 Windows (csv)]({% link _articles/importing/import-from-1password.md %})

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### Export
The `export` command allows you to export your *unencrypted* vault data to a CSV formatted file on disk.
The `export` command allows you to export your *unencrypted* vault data to a CSV or JSON formatted file on disk.
```
bw export [password] [--output <filePath>]
bw export [password] [--output <filePath>] [--format <format>]
```
```
bw export
bw export --format csv
bw export myPassword321 --output ./backups/
bw export myPassword321 --output ./my_backup.json --format json
```
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