Exporting form data (FDF, CSV, XML)

Step 1 - Choose the export data feature in Soda PDF

You can export form data to CSV, FDF, or XML.

• Open the form in Soda PDF. 
• Click on the Forms Tab.
• Choose Form Data.

• Select the Export option.

You'll be prompted to name your file and choose the file type for your export. 

• Name your new file.
• Choose the file type from the dropdown below the naming field. 

• Choose Save and your new file will be created.

You can group form data together and export it to CSV. This CSV will contain a list of all field names and any values that are filled in. 

Step 1 - Choose the export tool in Soda PDF

You can combine the data results of multiple forms into a single CSV file. 

• Open the Forms Tab.
• Choose the Form Data.
• Click on Combine Forms to Sheet. 

Step 2 - Select the forms  

The Documents to Combine Forms to a Sheet box will appear. 

• Click on the Plus icon "+"
• Choose the forms that have the data you need. 
• Then click EXPORT to create your data file. 

Step 3 - Save your CSV data file

The last step is to save your CSV. 

• Choose the save location.
• Name your file. 
• Click Save.

In this section, we'll cover two things:

• Appending the data of a single open PDF form to an existing CSV file;
• Appending the data from multiple PDF forms to an existing CSV. 

Append data from a single open PDF form

Step 1 - Choose the export tool in Soda PDF

You can add form data to any CSV file. 

• Open the form in Soda PDF. 
• Click on the Forms Tab.
• Choose the Form Data.
• Select the Append to Existing Sheet option.

Step 2 - Choose the CSV file

• Choose the CSV file.
• Click Open.

Appending data from multiple PDF forms

Step 1 - Choose the export tool in Soda PDF

You can combine the data results of multiple forms into a single CSV file. 

• Open the Forms Tab.
• Choose the Form Data.
• Click on Combine Forms to Sheet. 

Step 2 - Select the forms  

The Documents to Combine Forms to a Sheet box will appear. 

• Click on the Plus icon "+"
• Choose the forms that have the data you need. 
• Check the box next to Append to existing file.
• Choose EXPORT.

Step 3 - Choose your CSV

• Choose the CSV file that will be appended.