# How to Save a Power BI Report as Template

> To save a report as a template in Power BI Desktop, open the report, click File, and select Export. Next, choose Power BI template, add a template description, and click OK. Finally, click Save to complete the process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-save-a-power-bi-report-as-template/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4cbbab56e05a00ff842f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your report in Power BI Desktop and click 'File'.
2. Select 'Export' from the options.
3. Select 'Power BI template'.
4. Add a template description in the empty field.
5. Click 'OK' to confirm.
6. Click 'Save' and that's it! You now have your own Power BI template.