# How do I export a collection to an external data store, such as AWS S3?
**URL:** https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** import-export
**Created:** [December 15, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844 "2023-12-15T17:29:21Z")
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### Author:  [@anita](https://community.pinecone.io/u/anita)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/1 "2023-12-15T17:29:21Z")
I need to backup our data to an external data store, such as AWS S3. Is there a way to export the data? It can be in any format - json, csv, binary, doesn’t matter.
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### Author:  [@jocelyn](https://community.pinecone.io/u/jocelyn)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2023, 3:13am UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/2 "2023-12-16T03:13:29Z")
Hi @anita check this thread [Downloading A Collection as JSON](https://community.pinecone.io/t/downloading-a-collection-as-json/1103)
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### Author:  [@anita](https://community.pinecone.io/u/anita)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/3 "2023-12-16T19:25:13Z")
I did see that thread [Downloading A Collection as JSON](https://community.pinecone.io/t/downloading-a-collection-as-json/1103) - it basically said that there is no export capability. Do you know if that is still the official Pinecone response?
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### Author:  [@jocelyn](https://community.pinecone.io/u/jocelyn)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/4 "2023-12-17T03:16:32Z")
I can inquire on your behalf internally @anita
by the way, when youre ready it would be great to hear about what you’re building.
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### Author:  [@anita](https://community.pinecone.io/u/anita)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/6 "2023-12-17T03:25:40Z")
I would really appreciate if you could tell us if export is on your roadmap. And definitely - when we are ready, I would love to talk to you.
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### Author:  [@jocelyn](https://community.pinecone.io/u/jocelyn)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/7 "2023-12-18T07:12:30Z")
Hi @anita I heard from Product and they’re saying that we’re a ways out from general bulk export, however its something that they’re aware of and having discussions about already.
If you don’t mind anita, could you add this as a feature request at [Feature Requests - Pinecone Community](https://community.pinecone.io/c/feature-requests/40) ?
I’ve mentioned it internally, but it helps us if we see it come through in a community discussion: This assists us with being able to notify you regarding roadmap updates.
It also allows other members to upvote your suggestion.
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### Author:  [@anita](https://community.pinecone.io/u/anita)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/8 "2023-12-18T20:01:30Z")
I found an existing request for “Bulk Export” and voted for that. [Bulk Export](https://community.pinecone.io/t/bulk-export/3399). I will track that request as things progress. Thank you for your help.
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### Author:  [@system](https://community.pinecone.io/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 1, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.pinecone.io/t/how-do-i-export-a-collection-to-an-external-data-store-such-as-aws-s3/3844/10 "2024-01-01T20:13:46Z")
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