# Export Issue Data

YouTrack lets you export data for a list of issues. The following options are available:

| Option | Description |
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| Export in XSLX | Exports issue data in Microsoft Excel format (.xlsx). Exports in Excel format preserve data types for values in custom fields and other issue attributes. |
| Export in CSV | Exports issue data to a CSV file (.csv). Data exported in CSV format doesn't preserve the data types for the values that are stored in custom fields. |

These options are available from the ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/youtrack/2026.2/export.svg) Export issue data button in the issue toolbar on the Issues list.

![Issues list action toolbar with the 'Export data' control highlighted.](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/youtrack/2026.2/export-data-issues-list.png)

Use these options to upload issues to another application or use third-party software to compile custom reports.

Procedure: To export issue data:

> **Tip:**
> Requires permissions: Read Issue

1. From the main navigation menu, select ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/youtrack/2026.2/issues.svg) Issues.

2. Select a Search context or [enter a search query](search-for-issues.html) to filter for issues you want to export.

3. Select the checkboxes for one or more issues to display the issue toolbar.

4. Click the ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/youtrack/2026.2/export.svg) Export issue data icon in the issue toolbar.

* Select Export in XLSX to export the issues in Microsoft Excel format.

* Select Export in CSV to export the issues with comma-separated values.

5. A file containing data for the exported issues is downloaded to your local directory.

> **Note: Permissions**
> You are only able to export data for issues in projects where you have been granted the Read Issue permission.
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> This operation is only available to registered users. This means users who are browsing your YouTrack site anonymously (as a guest) are not allowed to export issue data, even when the guest account is granted permission to read issues in a project.
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> If you would like to share information about a list of issues with stakeholders or customers who don't have access to your YouTrack site, consider using the Release Notes report, To learn more, see [Generate Release Notes](create-release-notes.html).

The maximum number of issues that you can export is determined by the Max Issues to Export setting on the Global Settings page. The default value is 500. If the number of issues that you want to export exceeds the global limit, ask an administrator to increase this value. For more information, see [System](server-configuration-settings.html#general-system-settings).

The export is not limited to the fields that are currently visible in the issue list. The export file contains the following details for each exported issue:

| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Issue ID | The ID that is assigned to the issue in the project. |
| Project | The project that the issue belongs to. |
| Tags | A list of tags that are attached to the issue. |
| Summary | The issue summary. |
| Reporter | The full name of the user who reported the issue. |
| Created | The date and time the issue was created. |
| Updated | The date and time when the issue was last updated. |
| Resolved | The date and time when the issue was resolved. |
| Custom Fields | The value that is set for each custom field in the issue. |
| Description | The issue description. |
| Votes | The current number of votes for the issue. |

[The download of issue data in JSON format is available using the REST API.](https://www.jetbrains.com.cn/en-us/help/youtrack/devportal/resource-api-issues.html#get_all-Issue-method)