---
openapi: post /open/forms/{id}/submissions/export
---

# Export Submissions (CSV)

Export submissions for a form as a CSV file. Large exports are processed asynchronously in the background, while smaller exports are processed immediately.

## Authentication & Scope

Requires `forms-read` ability.

## Request

```http
POST /open/forms/{id}/submissions/export HTTP/1.1
Host: api.opnform.com
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer <token>
```

### Path Parameters

| Parameter | Type   | Description             |
| --------- | ------ | ----------------------- |
| id        | number | Numeric ID of the form. |

### Body Parameters

| Field   | Type   | Required | Description                                                                                                       |
| ------- | ------ | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| columns | object | Yes      | Keys are field IDs (or `created_at`); values are booleans indicating whether to include the column in the export. |

Example payload exporting two fields and the created_at timestamp:

```json
{
    "columns": {
        "field_name": true,
        "field_email": true,
        "created_at": true
    }
}
```

## Response

The API automatically determines whether to process the export synchronously or asynchronously based on the form size.

### Synchronous Export (Small Forms)

`200 OK` – Returns a CSV file download immediately. The response's `Content-Type` will be `text/csv` and include the `Content-Disposition` header.

### Asynchronous Export (Large Forms)

`200 OK` – Returns a job status object for background processing:

```json
{
    "message": "Export started. Large export will be processed in the background.",
    "job_id": "export_abc123def456",
    "is_async": true
}
```

<Note>
    Use the `job_id` to check export progress using the [Export Status
    endpoint](/api-reference/submissions/export-status).
</Note>

### Error Responses

`403 Forbidden` – The token lacks `forms-read` or you don't have access.