Easy Tech TutsHow to Export Contacts in Brevo Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Whether you need a backup of your subscriber list, want to move audience data to another tool, or just need offline records for analysis, Brevo makes it possible to export clean CSV or Excel files. This guide covers filtering your contacts, picking which fields to include, and downloading the finished file. It's aimed at anyone who needs their Brevo data outside the platform without wrestling with formatting errors.
01Open the Contacts dashboard
Log into Brevo and click into the Contacts tab from the left navigation to see your full database grid.
02Select all contacts or a specific list
Check the box at the top of the grid to grab every active contact, or open a specific list or apply filters to narrow down which subscribers you want to export.
03Open the export option
With your target rows selected, open the More actions dropdown and choose Export to launch the file settings panel.
04Pick your columns and file format
Choose whether to export only the visible table columns or all hidden attributes, then select CSV for a universal format or Excel for a formatted spreadsheet.
05Download your file
Confirm the export, then check the notification bell for a completion alert and click the download link to grab your file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an export take in Brevo?
Larger exports with thousands of contacts may take a few minutes to process before the download link becomes available in your notifications.
Should I export as CSV or Excel?
CSV works best if you plan to import the data into another tool or run scripts against it, while Excel is better if you want a ready-to-view formatted spreadsheet.
Can I export only specific contact fields?
Yes, you can choose to export just the visible columns in your table or select all attributes, including custom fields, before downloading.
Where do I find my exported file after it finishes?
Check the bell notification icon in the top right of Brevo, which will show a direct download link once the export finishes compiling.
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