# Download your Collection as a CSV File

> *Skill level: Beginner*

## Before You Begin

* Know about [Databases](https://help.adalo.com/~/revisions/kmzOxqjy7C9sXGVjDKKb/database) and the basics of how to create them.
* You do not need a paid Adalo plan to download your data. The free Adalo plan comes with 50 free records that you can download as CSV.
* Each collection has to be downloaded separately - the option to download all your collections at once is currently not available. Please raise a [feature request](https://ideas.adalo.com/feature-requests) or upvote one and you will be informed as we make progress on the same.
* If you have over 100K records in a collection and the export CSV option is taking time to complete, please [submit a support ticket.](https://info.adalo.com/submit-a-support-ticket)

## Walkthrough

When you want to export your data as a CSV file, follow the steps below:

1. Go to your app and using the left panel, select the Database tab. 
2. From there, select the collection that you wish to export and click the "\<count> records" button to open the collection in a modal.
3. &#x20;Click the icon on the top navigation that looks like a cloud. This should start the process of your CSV download. This file can be opened with Excel or Google Sheets for analysis, amongst other things.

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## Help

Learn more about uploading CSV in [Importing Records from CSV File](https://help.adalo.com/~/revisions/kmzOxqjy7C9sXGVjDKKb/database/importing-records-from-a-csv-file).<br>