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This article explores the different ways you can export form data using Soda PDF. There are a few way to get your data.

• Extract data from single form
• Create a data file from group of forms
• Add new data to an existing data file

 

Extract data from single form

 

Step 1 - Choose 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 the Export dropdown and select Export Data.

 

 

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.

 

 

Congratulations you've extracted the data from your form :)

 

Create a data file from a group of forms

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

 

Step 1 - Group your completed forms in a folder

Each person who fills out your form will give you back a unique PDF.

• Create a new folder on your system for all completed forms.
• Put the forms into this folder.

 

 

Step 2 - Choose the export tool in Soda PDF

You can combine the data results of multiple forms into a single CSV file. This feature will only be available if a PDF document is already open in Soda PDF. 

• Open the Forms Tab.
• Choose the Export dropdown. 
• Click on Combine Forms to Sheet. 

 

 

Step 3 - Select the forms  

The Export Multiple Forms to a Sheet box will appear. 

• Click on ADD DOCUMENTS...
• Choose the forms that have the data you need. 
• Then click EXPORT to create your data file. 

 

 

Step 4 - Save your CSV data file

The last step is to save your CSV. 

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

 

 

Congratulations, your data file is now ready for use :)

 

Add new data to an existing data file

In this section we'll cover two things. Appending the data of a single open PDF form to an existing CSV file and 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 into the Forms Tab.
• Choose the Export dropdown. 
• Pick Append to Existing Sheet 

 

  

Step 2 - Choose the CSV file

• Choose the CSV file.
• Click Open.

 

 

 

Congratulations the form data is now added to your CSV :)

  

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. This feature will only be available if a PDF document is already open in Soda PDF. 

• Open the Forms Tab.
• Choose the Export dropdown. 
• Click on Combine Forms to Sheet. 

 

 

Step 2 - Select the forms  

The Export Multiple Forms to a Sheet box will appear. 

• Click on ADD DOCUMENTS...
• 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.