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How to Export Collections in Postman

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to export a Postman collection to your local storage.

Quick summary

Exporting a Postman collection lets you save your API requests as a portable JSON file for sharing, version control, or backup. This guide walks you through the exact steps to export a collection directly from the Postman workspace in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. In Postman's main workspace, navigate to the left-side panel and click Collections.
  2. Hover over the collection you want to export, then click the View More Actions button next to it.
  3. Select Export from the dropdown list of options.
  4. Choose your preferred collection format (e.g., Collection v2.1).
  5. Click the Export button to save the selected collection to your local storage.

📌 Why this matters

Exporting Postman collections is essential for API developers who need to share request sets across teams, store them in version control systems like Git, or migrate workspaces. Postman's built-in export feature supports multiple collection formats, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of tools and workflows. By mastering collection export, teams can streamline API collaboration, improve documentation handoffs, and maintain consistent environments across development, staging, and production.
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