# Exporting a map

Talend Data Mapper allows you to export your maps as CSV files to enable you to work with the exported files in external tools.

## Procedure

1. Open the map that you want to export.
2. Click File > Export to open the Export window.
3. Expand Data Mapper and select Maps as CSV, then click Next.

   ![Export dialog box.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/data-mapper-user-guide/Resources/images/export_structure_01_format.png)
4. Select the map to export.
5. Click Browse next to the To directory field and select the target folder for your map.
6. Optional: Configure the other export options as needed.

   ![Export as CSV dialog box.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/data-mapper-user-guide/Resources/images/export_map_standard.png)
7. Click Finish.

## Results

The selected map is exported to the target directory.