Easy Tech TutsHow to Export Asana to Excel Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Building custom reports or archiving a finished project often means getting your Asana data into Excel, and the process runs through a straightforward CSV export. This guide covers exporting from the List view, importing the file into Excel, and cleaning up formatting so dates and text display correctly.
01Switch to the List view
Open your active Asana project and switch to the List view, which is the layout the export tool reads from.
02Open the export menu
Access the project dropdown header menu to locate the export settings option.
03Export as CSV
Select the Export CSV option and save the file to your device.
04Open the file in Excel
Launch Microsoft Excel, open a blank workbook, and use the data import tool to parse the CSV so columns align correctly.
05Adjust formatting
Fix column widths, text formats, and date fields as needed, then save the file as an official Excel Workbook for reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Will custom field values be included in the export?
Yes, custom field values along with assignees and due dates are included in the exported task list.
Why do my dates look wrong after importing into Excel?
This typically happens when Excel misreads the date format from the CSV, so use the import tool's column formatting step to set date fields explicitly.
Can I export a project with hundreds of tasks?
Yes, the CSV export handles large projects, though very large files may take a moment to generate and download.
Does exporting to CSV remove data from Asana?
No, exporting only creates a copy of your data as a file; nothing is deleted or changed inside your Asana project.
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