> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.bubble.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.bubble.io/help-guides/data/the-database/export-import-data.md).

# Export/import data

Bubble comes with built-in tools for importing and exporting database data. Both of these tools are avilable in the *Data - App data* section of the [Bubble editor](#user-content-fn-1)[^1].

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<summary><a href="/pages/ErzpCb4YR1LYgxnVrRbs">Importing data (CSV)</a></summary>

You can import data from a CSV file. The article below guides you through the necessary steps, and offers a table of how to format the file, as well as a template file.

Article: [Importing data (CSV)](/help-guides/data/the-database/export-import-data/importing-data-csv.md)\
Article section: [CSV formatting table](/help-guides/data/the-database/export-import-data/importing-data-csv.md#formatting-the-file) (template file available)

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<summary><a href="/pages/k5DZUACHROxhtrOTrpFN">Exporting data (CSV/JSON)</a></summary>

Article: [Exporting data](/help-guides/data/the-database/export-import-data/exporting-data.md)

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[^1]: The Bubble editor is where you develop and maintain your app. It consists of tabs and sections for design, data, workflow, settings and more.

    Article series: [The Bubble editor](/help-guides/getting-started/navigating-the-bubble-editor.md)\
    Reference: [Bubble's interface](/core-resources/bubbles-interface.md)


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