# Export contacts to a CSV file

To export contacts, open **Contacts** and click **Export**. Tick the groups you want, then tick the fields to include under **Choose the fields to be exported**. Email address is always included. Optionally include incomplete addresses, then click **Export in CSV Format**. The file downloads and opens in Excel or any spreadsheet.

## How to export contacts to a CSV file

1. Open **Contacts** and click **Export**.
2. Tick the groups to export, or click **Select All**.
3. Tick the fields to include.
4. Optionally tick **Also add incomplete addresses**.
5. Click **Export in CSV Format**.

## When to use it

> Meera manages a conference. She exports only name, company and mobile for the SUMMIT-SPEAKERS group and sends the file to the venue for badge printing.

## Good to know

- Export is in CSV format only.
- **E-mail Address** is always part of the export.

Source: https://docs.xgenplus.com/contacts/export-contacts/