About exporting

A survey's structure (its groups, questions and settings) and its responses are exported separately. Export the structure to keep a copy of the survey or to import it on another survey site. Export the responses to analyze them in another program, for example Microsoft Excel, SPSS or R.

Export the survey structure

1. Open the survey in the editor.
2. Click ... at the top right of the editor.
3. Under Tools, choose Export and pick a format: Survey structure (.lss), Survey archive (active surveys only), queXML format (.xml), Tab-separated-values format (.txt), Printable survey (.html) or Printable survey.

Export your responses

1. Open the survey and click Results in the top bar of the editor.
2. Optional: choose Responses list in the left panel to browse the responses first.
3. Click the green Export results button in the top bar.
4. Choose the file format under Export format and the responses under Completion state, then click Export. Your browser downloads the file.

For all formats and options, see Export your responses.

Next steps

• Export your responses
• Import a survey
• Overview: Results

FAQ

Which format do I use to move a survey to another survey site?

Survey structure (.lss). On the other survey site, import the file. See Import a survey.

Can I export only completed responses?

Yes. On the Export results page, under Completion state, choose Completed responses only. See Export your responses.

Why can't I choose Survey archive?

Survey archive is greyed out until the survey is active. See Activate your survey.