# Get Data Out

Your data belongs to you. Export it in any format, to any destination, on any schedule.

## Export Options

Multiple ways to get your data out of KISSmetrics and into your other tools.

### S3 Data Export

Automatic export of all your raw event data to your own S3 bucket every 2 hours.

Best for: Data warehouses and advanced analysis

- Full event-level data
- JSON format with all properties
- 6 months of historical data
- Automatic 2-hour sync

Data: Every event, property, and identity

### CSV Export

Download any report or query result as a CSV file for spreadsheets and BI tools.

Best for: Ad-hoc analysis and spreadsheets

- Export any report
- Custom date ranges
- Filtered results
- Direct download

Data: Report results with all columns

### Scheduled Reports

Automatically send report results to email or webhooks on a schedule.

Best for: Regular reporting and monitoring

- Daily, weekly, monthly schedules
- Email delivery
- Webhook integration
- Multiple recipients

Data: Report metrics and trends

### REST API

Programmatically query and export any data via our comprehensive API.

Best for: Custom integrations and automation

- Query any report type
- Export to CSV or S3
- Real-time data access
- Build custom pipelines

Data: Full access to all data

### Population Export

Export user segments (Populations) for use in external tools and campaigns.

Best for: Campaign targeting and CRM sync

- Export user lists
- Include any properties
- Sync to Mailchimp
- API access

Data: User identities and properties

### SQL Query Export

Write custom SQL queries and export the results in any format.

Best for: Complex analysis and custom reports

- Full SQL support
- Join across data types
- Export results
- Save and schedule queries

Data: Custom query results

## Raw Data Format

S3 exports deliver JSON files with complete event data

`_p` Person identity (email or ID)

`_t` UTC Unix timestamp

`_n` Event name

`Custom properties` All properties sent with the event

Example event:

```
{
  "_p": "user@example.com",
  "_t": 1704067200,
  "_n": "Purchased",
  "plan": "Pro",
  "revenue": 99.00,
  "source": "google"
}
```

## What Teams Do With Exports

Common ways teams use exported data.

### Feed Your Data Warehouse

Export raw events to S3, then load into Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift for cross-platform analysis.

### Power BI Dashboards

Connect BI tools like Tableau, Looker, or Power BI to your exported data for custom visualizations.

### Sync Segments to Ad Platforms

Export high-value user segments and upload to Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn for targeted ads.

### Backup and Compliance

Keep a complete copy of your analytics data in your own infrastructure for compliance and backup.

### Machine Learning

Use exported event data to train ML models for churn prediction, recommendations, or scoring.

### Executive Reporting

Schedule weekly reports to stakeholders with key metrics and trends automatically.

## Your Data, Your Control

We've been trusted with customer data since 2008. Your data is yours - export it anytime, in full, with no restrictions. No vendor lock-in.

- Full data export
- No export fees
- Standard formats
- 6-month history
- Documentation

## Ready to own your data?

Full export access included with every plan.