Export CSV

The CSV export gives you a lightweight text-based version of your survey results that can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, database tools, or statistical software. Unlike the regular Excel export, which includes multiple worksheets and more structured workbook formatting, the CSV export puts the survey analysis into one continuous file.

This makes it useful when you want a simple export that is easy to import into other systems, share quickly, or process with external tools. It comes in handy for researchers and analysts who need a portable file format for further processing, scripting, database import, or quick review without relying on a multi-sheet Excel workbook.

How to export CSV

To export the CSV file:

1. On your dashboard, select the survey you want to export.
2. Click the Export button.

1. From the list of export options, select CSV.
2. The file will download to your computer.
3. Open the file on your local computer in Excel, Google Sheets, or any CSV-compatible program.

What the CSV file contains

The CSV export is arranged as a single file with clearly separated sections. In the sample file, it starts with a report title and generation date, followed by a Summary section and then a Questions section. Each question is exported one after another, with its own type, totals, skipped responses, and result breakdown.

This is different from the Excel exports because the data is not split into tabs. Instead, everything is placed in one file and grouped in blocks. This makes the CSV easier to move between systems, but less visually structured than Excel.

Summary section

At the top of the file, the Summary section gives an overview of the survey. In the sample export, it includes:

• survey title
• total responses
• completed responses
• partial responses
• completion rate
• average time in seconds
• first response date
• last response date

This section is useful when you want a quick overview of the survey before reviewing the question results. It gives context for the rest of the file and helps confirm the response volume and fieldwork period.

Question result sections

After the summary, the file contains a separate result block for each survey question. Each block begins with the question text, question type, total answers, and skipped count. After that, the structure depends on the type of question.

This makes the CSV more than a raw respondent dump. It is a compact analytical export that summarizes each question in sequence.

What to pay attention to

When reviewing the CSV file, pay attention to the section labels such as SUMMARY, QUESTIONS, and the separators between questions. These markers help you understand where one result block ends and the next begins.

Also note that this file is not structured like the Excel raw data export. It does not present the data in multiple sheets or as a coded respondent-level workbook. Instead, it gives you a continuous report-style export in CSV format.

This means the CSV export is best when you want:

• a simple file format
• easy import into external tools
• a compact analytical export
• a file that can be processed by scripts or databases

If you need a more structured workbook with multiple tabs, the Excel exports are more suitable. If you need a portable, flexible, and system-friendly format, CSV is the better option.