{"id":5923,"date":"2022-05-14T12:03:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T12:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=5923"},"modified":"2025-11-18T09:35:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T09:35:38","slug":"export-sql-server-tables-to-csv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export SQL Server Table to CSV File Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;5923&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (2 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Export SQL Server Table to CSV File Easily&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (2 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>For the users, who are working on the SQL Server Database system, one of the most useful parts of SQL is the ability to export various types of data from the database tables to the CSV files. The CSV (Comma Separated Value) file format is the most-used data exchange format in the world. Therefore, If you are looking for ways to export SQL Server table to CSV files, then you have landed in the right place. In this blog, we are going to share some of the most useful methods with you to export SQL Server data to the CSV file format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While SQL Server is one of the popular and powerful database management systems. It supports numerous file formats which can be used for different purposes. With the help of File Format, you can share data with any other software like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, etc. One of the best file formats is a CSV File (Comma Separated Values File). With the help of this format, you can easily share data with other software. It is quite popular and easy to handle. After knowing the difference between SQL and CSV format, now it&#8217;s time to Export Table Data into CSV in SQL Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/open-mdf-file\/\">Open MDF File Without SQL Server Installation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/#Method_to_Export_SQL_Server_Table_to_CSV_File\" >Method to Export SQL Server Table to CSV File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/#Alternate_Method_to_Export_Data_from_SQL_Server_to_CSV\" >Alternate Method to Export Data from SQL Server to CSV<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/#Working_Procedure_of_SQL_Recovery_Tool\" >Working Procedure of SQL Recovery Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/#Top_Features_of_the_Software\" >Top Features of the Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/#Final_Verdict\" >Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-sql-server-tables-to-csv\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_to_Export_SQL_Server_Table_to_CSV_File\"><\/span>Method to Export SQL Server Table to CSV File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The method might be a bit tricky for some users. Before moving forward, make sure your database is in good working condition i.e., it has no errors whatsoever and is as quick as possible. Thus, to Export SQL Server Tables to CSV, follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, start <strong>SQL Server Management Studio<\/strong> and connect to the database server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, under the <strong>Object Explorer<\/strong> search for the database, you want to export data in CSV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here right-click on the desired database, then go to the <strong>Tasks<\/strong> tab and <strong>Export Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, in the Import\/Export wizard, choose the <strong>SQL Server Native Client 11.0<\/strong> in the data source and also opt for the <strong>SQL Server<\/strong> instance in <strong>Server Name<\/strong> and use an authentication mode for the <strong>Authentication<\/strong> process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the database that you want to export into a CSV file and press the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, under choose a destination window, select the <strong>Flat File<\/strong> destination option to export the data and tap on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After this, opt for the <strong>Desired Tables<\/strong> from the source table or view option. Also, users can change the default settings of the row delimiter or column delimiter if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the next step, select <strong>Run<\/strong> immediately to export the SQL server table to CSV and tap on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, <strong>Preview<\/strong> the entire summary and hit the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the database is in a healthy state, using the above method, you can successfully export SQL Server table to CSV files. Apart from this, it has some limitations that create hurdles while exporting the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>There are high chances of inconsistency and data loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a time-consuming process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unable to export data from the corrupt or damaged SQL server databases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To beat all the above limitations, we have one alternate solution for you that can overcome all the manual problems and export your data effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate_Method_to_Export_Data_from_SQL_Server_to_CSV\"><\/span>Alternate Method to Export Data from SQL Server to CSV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/database\/sql-recovery\/\">SQL Recovery Tool<\/a><\/strong> is the top-notch utility in the field of SQL Server Database. It is the widely used online software that is capable of recovering &amp; restoring corrupt SQL database MDF &amp; NDF files without hampering the data. Also, its interface is so easy that a novice user can also use it without any technical assistance. Furthermore, it restores the database objects like tables, stored procedures, views, programmability, triggers, and other functions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-SQL-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/database\/sql-recovery\/purchase-now.html\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_Procedure_of_SQL_Recovery_Tool\"><\/span>Working Procedure of SQL Recovery Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>Download and Run <strong>SQL Recovery Tool<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Open<\/strong> button and<strong> Browse<\/strong> the corrupt MDF file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here select the file from the system and press the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Recovery Modes<\/strong> from the drop-down option.<br><br>After that, select the <strong>Auto Detect<\/strong> option and tap on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the next step, the scanning process begins. Click on the <strong>Ok<\/strong> button in the displayed pop-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, in the pop-up wizard click on the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button to close the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, a box showing the file saving path displayed on the screen, hit the <strong>Ok<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Features_of_the_Software\"><\/span>Top Features of the Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>Using this utility you can recover both MDF &amp; NDF files in the SQL server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers SQL Recovery files, including objects like tables, views, stored procedures, programmability, triggers, and other functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitates two options to export recovered files, either a schema part of corrupt MDF files or into a new database file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can preview the recovered data before saving it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, in the above post, we found out about some prominent ways to export SQL Server table to CSV files. These methods can be used for many different purposes and can be very useful in a variety of situations. We hope this blog post was able to assist you in solving your problem. If you have any more questions about how to export table data into CSV file in SQL Server, feel free to reach us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-rows-in-sql-using-reliable-solution\/\">Delete Duplicate Rows in SQL Server<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763458186453\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I export a SQL Server table to a CSV file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> You can use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) \u2192 <strong>Right-click database > Tasks > Export Data<\/strong> \u2192 Choose <strong>Flat File Destination<\/strong> \u2192 Select the table \u2192 Save as <strong>CSV<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763458205482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I export a table with column headers included?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. In SSMS, use the <strong>Results to Grid \u2192 Copy with Headers<\/strong> option, or configure the export wizard to include headers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763458369523\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I export a SQL Server table to CSV using a SQL query?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. You can use <strong>BCP<\/strong> or <strong>SQLCMD<\/strong> commands. 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