How to Export Power BI Data to CSV
- George Apostolov
How to Export Power BI Data to CSV: step-by-step guide
In the Power BI Report View, hover over the visual.
Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the visual.
Select 'Export data'.
To download the system, save the format as CSV and click 'Save'.
Open the data, and the file will be downloaded to your system.
Quick answer: To export data to CSV in Power BI, hover over the visual in Report View and click the three dots in the top-right corner. Select 'Export data', save the format as CSV by clicking 'Save' to download it to your system, and then open the downloaded file.
About this Power BI tutorial
Download your Power BI visual data into a CSV file easily by selecting export options from the visual menu and saving it to your system. This guide shows how to export Power BI Data to CSV in 5 steps, starting with "In the Power BI Report View, hover over the visual" and finishing with "Open the data, and the file will be downloaded to your system". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to export Power BI Data to CSV?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Export Power BI Reports to Excel, How to Filter by Date in Power BI and How to Filter by Month in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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