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What does export a file mean?

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  1. When you export a file where does it go?
  2. Why would you need to export a file?
  3. Is export and download the same thing?
  4. Does export mean download?
In a personal computer application, to export is to convert a file into another format than the one it is currently in. Once the file is exported to the desired format (specified in its file name suffix), it can be opened and worked on by an application that recognizes and uses this format.


When you export a file where does it go?

Your browser should save exports you've downloaded in your computer's Downloads folder.

Why would you need to export a file?

Moving data from one program to another. For example, when upgrading to a new version of a program or changing to a different software developer (e.g., changing browser). Saving data in a program in a format that is compatible with a different program.

Is export and download the same thing?

"Export" is a more general term used to describe sending something somewhere else, but in software it very often involves downloading, like how exporting contacts to . csv will provide you with a . csv to download. "Download" is specific to simply copy/saving a file from the internet in this case.

Does export mean download?

Download source file: Downloads a copy of the file. Export: Involves additional preparation for documents containing hyperlinks or markups. Exporting may also involve additional preparation for PDF files if multi-page PDF files are involved.

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