Export formats

Export Octoparse task data to common file formats such as CSV, Excel, JSON, HTML, and XML.

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.

Supported formats

Format	Best for
CSV	Spreadsheet tools, databases, lightweight data pipelines
Excel	Manual review, business reporting, spreadsheet workflows
JSON	Developers, APIs, scripts, and structured downstream processing
HTML	Previewing or preserving table-style output
XML	Systems that require XML-based data exchange

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.

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.

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.

Related pages

Auto export & scheduling

Send task results downstream automatically.

Refine data

Clean field values before export.