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# Export a Data Extension

Export subscribers from Email studio to a Marketing Cloud Engagement data extension.

1. Click **Subscribers**.
2. Click **Data Extensions**.
3. Under actions click Export for the data extension to export.
4. Complete the dialog box:
    
    - Data Extension - The name of the data extension selected to export. If file size exceeds 20MB, you must use the FTP option.
    - Filename - Enter a name for the export filename.
    - File type - Supported export file types:
        - Comma-separated values - If you choose this file type, the export file exports as a CSV file.
        - Tab-separated values - If you choose this file type, the export file exports as a TXT file.
        - Other - If you choose this file type, you must enter a 1-character delimiter.
    - Export options - Optional export options:
        - Include column headers - Export the data extension field names as column headers.
        - Compress file - The system compresses the file when the export runs. The filename exports with a .ZIP extension.
        - Encrypt file - The system encrypt the file when the export runs. Only available when using the FTP delivery option. If you select this checkbox, you must select PGP or GPG and a Key.
    - Delivery location -
        - Browser download - To export to your computer. If file size exceeds 20MB, you must use the FTP option.
        - FTP - To export to your enhanced FTP location. Enter an email address to receive an email when the export completes. You will also receive a list of errors. By default your Notification Email Address is populated.
    - File Encoding - Select the type of file encoding you want to use. If no type is selected, the system defaults to UTF-8.
5. Click **Export**.