Bulk Export
Published February 28, 2026 · Last updated March 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Export multiple artifacts from a project at once — workbooks, documents, and presentations — in the format you need.
Ask the Agent
The quickest way to export:
Export all sheets in this workbook as CSV.
The agent triggers the export flow and downloads the file for you.
Open the Export Modal
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Open the project you want to export from.
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Click the Download button in the project header. The Download Artifacts & Files modal appears with all exportable items listed.
Select What to Export
The modal lists every workbook, document, and presentation in your project. Files you've uploaded appear here too.
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Check the box next to each item you want to include. All exportable artifacts are selected by default.
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To select or deselect everything at once, use the checkbox in the header row.
The item count at the top updates as you toggle selections.
Choose Your Formats
Each item has a format dropdown on the right. Pick the format you need per item:
| Artifact type | Available formats |
|---|---|
| Workbook | Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv) |
| Document | PDF (.pdf), Word (.docx), Markdown (.md) |
| Presentation | PDF (.pdf), PowerPoint (.pptx), HTML (.html) |
To set the same format across all items at once, click the Format dropdown in the header row and pick a format. It applies to every artifact that supports it.
Note: Workbooks default to Excel. Documents and presentations default to PDF.
Download
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Click Download n items at the bottom of the modal.
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If you have unsaved edits in any sheet, Obvious waits for those to save before starting the export.
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For a single item, the file downloads directly. For multiple items, Obvious packages everything into a .zip file. A progress indicator shows each item being processed.
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The .zip file downloads automatically when it's ready.
What's Inside the Zip
- Workbooks exported as CSV with multiple sheets get a subfolder — one .csv per sheet, named after the sheet.
- Workbooks exported as Excel produce a single .xlsx file with each sheet on its own tab.
- Documents and presentations export as individual files in whichever format you selected.
Next Steps
- Importing Data — Bring data into a workbook from CSV, Excel, or other sources.
- Sharing & Permissions — Control who can view or edit your project before exporting.
- Field Types & Configuration — Set up your sheet schema so exports include the right columns.