What does to export a file mean?

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.

When you export a file where does it go?

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

Does export mean save?

To save is to commit changes to a permanent state in a format that the application can natively utilize. To export is to change the data format so that another application can utilize it.

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.