Exporting data allows you to backup information, share with accountants, or use in other systems:
**What Can Be Exported:**
- Invoices (individual or bulk)
- Payments
- Clients
- Expenses
- Reports (all types)
- Inventory items
**Export Formats:**
1. **PDF**
- Best for invoices and reports
- Professional formatting
- Ready to share or print
2. **Excel/CSV**
- Best for data analysis
- Can be opened in spreadsheet applications
- Useful for accounting software import
3. **JSON**
- For technical integrations
- API-friendly format
**How to Export:**
1. Navigate to the page containing data you want to export
2. Look for the "Export" button (usually in the top right)
3. Select export format
4. Choose date range or filters if applicable
5. Click "Export"
6. File will download to your device
**Bulk Export:**
- Export multiple invoices at once
- Select invoices using checkboxes
- Choose "Export Selected"
- All selected items export in one file
**Report Exports:**
- All reports can be exported
- Maintains formatting and calculations
- Includes charts and graphs (in PDF format)
**Best Practices:**
- Export regularly for backup
- Use appropriate format for your needs
- Keep exported files organized
- Secure exported files containing sensitive data
Exported data can be used for accounting, tax preparation, or business analysis.