As a mySidewalk user, you can export data in several different filetypes. If your license includes Reports and Dashboards, you can also allow readers to export the data included in the assets you build.
CSV
A comma-separated values (CSV) file is a simple text file delimited by commas, which appears as a single sheet table when opened in programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Types of CSVs:
Simple CSVs: Matches the format shown when you look at the table in Seek, sharing only column and row headers. This format is suitable for viewing in Excel, using with statistical tools like SPSS, or sharing via email.
Tidy CSVs: Organizes data in a "tidy" format (more information here) with data values in one column and additional columns for metadata (AKA, information about the data). Each row represents a combination of geography and variable, ideal for Excel sorting and filtering.
SVG
SVG is a vector-based image format, useful when high resolution is needed for printing or scaling.
PNG
PNG is an uncompressed raster image format widely compatible with document editing tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs). It’s ideal for easy-to-use image files, and best for using online.
PDF (Portable Document Format) allows digital "printing" of formatted text and images, suitable for emailing or physical printing.
geoJSON
geoJSON is a geographic file format that includes geographical features and non-spatial attributes. In short, it exports boundary information (e.g., county boundaries) with data values (e.g., total population). GeoJSON files can be used in GIS software such as ESRI products, QGIS, or other map-based tools.