> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/plan/action-plans/export.md).

# Export

The Action Plans export generates an Excel (.xlsx) workbook containing data from your action plans. The export includes the plan details, collaborators, and outcome indicators across multiple worksheets.

## Getting Started

To export action plans, navigate to the Action Plans list under the **Plan** menu and click the **Export** button. The export includes all action plans matching your current filters.

![Screenshot: The Action Plans list page with the Export button highlighted, showing the filter options applied above the list of action plan records](/files/LsS38gEIbpUTn0kdw4T2)

{% hint style="info" %}
**TIP:** Apply filters before exporting to limit the results to a specific reporting period, status, or program area. Large exports are processed in the background and you will receive an email when the file is ready to download.
{% endhint %}

## Workbook Structure

The export workbook contains the following worksheets. Data can be linked across worksheets using the **plan\_id** column.

* **Codebook** — Describes each column in the workbook and provides notes about the exported data.
* **Action Plan Data** — One row per action plan with fields including title, reporting periods, organization, unit, level, program areas, situation assessment details, status, and timestamps.
* **Collaborators** — One row per collaborator per action plan, including the user's name, access level, contributor status, and contribution description.
* **Outcome Indicators** — One row per outcome indicator, including the outcome term, text, linked survey question, and denominator. Indicators are grouped by outcome.