Export a padlet
Updated 2 months ago
by
Carla Sese
Johannes Gutenberg changed the world forever in 1440 when he invented the printing press. With the instructions below, you can change the world forever by exporting your padlet into a printable or otherwise static version.
Accessing the export options
Boards
- Open your board and click the Share arrow in the action bar.
- Scroll down to the Export options.
- Click your preferred file format and adjust the settings if needed.
Sandboxes
- Open your Sandbox and click the Share arrow located in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to the Export options.
- Click your preferred file format and adjust the settings if needed.
Available export options
Export as image
Click Export as image and then customize what you'd like the export to include! Then, click Generate.
Export as image will export your padlet as a PNG file. To save the file, right click the image and then select Save image as...
Export a portion of your board as an image
Sometimes you'd rather only export certain portions of your board. If you use your filter, you can choose to either export the full board or only what is showing!
Export as PDF (boards)
When you choose Export as PDF for a board, you will need to choose your preferred page size and orientation. You will also need to decide if you'd like a Handout or Slides. Then, click Generate to complete the export.
Once the PDF loads in a new tab, click the download button in the upper-right corner.
The attachments of your exported PDF are fully functional, so you can click any attachment to load it in a new window.
Export as PDF (Sandbox)
Choose between Screen (which produces a beautifully created PDF perfect for sharing virtually) or Printing to distribute a physical copy.
Include a QR code for others to easily access your padlet!
Save as CSV
This will download your board as a CSV file. You can use Numbers on a Mac or Microsoft Excel to open this file.
When exporting as a CSV file, we will include timestamps for your posts. The timestamps will be in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Export as Excel spreadsheet
This will download your board as an XLSX spreadsheet file. This exported spreadsheet will contain as many as four detailed worksheets depending on the contents of your board: Posts, Comments, Reactions and Summary. Attachments that have been posted to the board will be linked directly on the exported spreadsheet.
When exporting as an Excel file, we will include timestamps for your posts. The timestamps will be in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Download all files
This feature exports all the attachments you've uploaded onto your padlet into a zip file!
Select this option to print your padlet! You can choose the printer destination, orientation and other options at this time.
FAQs
Why should I export my padlet?
I exported my padlet as a CSV/Excel. Why are the timestamps wrong?
Okay, but I really need my timestamps to be in my time zone. Is there a formula to correct them?
In a new cell, add this formula: =(LEFT(E7,19) - 8/24) -> You will need to customize two parts of this formula.
First, you should replace E7 with whichever cell you want to convert.
Second, you will need to adjust the end of the formula (-8/24) so it matches your time zone. I'm in California, which follows PST. UDT is 8 hours ahead of PST, so I am subtracting 8 hours. If you are in EST, you would change the end of the formula to -5/24. If you are ahead of UDT—say, in Sydney—you may need to add hours instead. For Sydney, the formula would end +11/24.
Once you add this formula, the cell should populate with a number.
To convert this number to the timestamp, go to Format > Cells > Number > Time and choose one of the last two options. Now you should see the timestamp in your time zone! If you have a simpler formula, drop us a line.
Why can't I export someone else's padlet?
If you have any questions about exporting your padlet, please contact us!
