Data Import & Export

How to Bulk Download and Export Campaign Data to Excel or CSV

Camila Milosovich Oct 19, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user needs to download advertising campaign data in bulk and export it to a CSV or Excel spreadsheet for organizing video metadata.

How to Bulk Download and Export Campaign Data for Spreadsheets

Product: Microsoft Advertising / Spreadsheets
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Organizing video information, titles, and descriptions offline to facilitate bulk uploads across multiple advertising platforms.
Observed behavior: Needs to extract platform data into a standard spreadsheet format like CSV or Excel for batch editing.

Before you start

Ensure you have active campaigns in your Microsoft Advertising account and a compatible spreadsheet application installed to view and edit the exported files.

Solution 1Recommended

Export Data via Microsoft Advertising Bulk Download

Use the built-in download feature in Microsoft Advertising to extract your campaign data into a spreadsheet for offline editing.

This method allows you to select specific data points such as campaigns, ad groups, or keywords, and export them directly into a manageable format.

Access the Campaigns Tab

Initiate the Download

Click the Download button located in the toolbar at the top of the data table.

Select Data and Settings

Choose the type of data you wish to download (e.g., campaigns, ad groups, or keywords) and configure any desired settings like targeting options or bid adjustments.

Choose File Format and Export

Select either CSV or Excel as your preferred file format, then click Download to generate the file.

Edit and Save for Re-upload

Open the downloaded file in your spreadsheet application to make bulk edits. Save the file in the exact same format in which you downloaded it to ensure a smooth bulk upload later.

Export Data via Microsoft Advertising Bulk Download

File Format Compatibility: Always keep the file extension the same (such as .csv) when saving your edits to prevent mapping and formatting errors during the bulk upload process.

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Edit and Organize Your Campaign Data in WPS Spreadsheet

Once you have exported your campaign data as a CSV or Excel file, you can easily open, edit, and organize it using WPS Spreadsheet to prepare for bulk platform uploads.

1. Open the Exported File: Launch WPS Spreadsheet, go to Menu > Open, and select the CSV or Excel file you downloaded from your advertising platform.
2. Edit Campaign Details: Modify your video titles, descriptions, and bid adjustments within the spreadsheet cells using WPS's powerful text and data manipulation tools.
3. Save for Bulk Upload: Click Menu > Save As and select the original CSV or Excel format to guarantee full compatibility when importing the file back to the advertising platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to export campaign data as a CSV or Excel file?

Exporting data to a CSV or Excel file allows you to efficiently review and edit large amounts of video information, titles, and descriptions offline without having to modify them one by one in the browser interface.

Can I use WPS Office to edit the exported campaign data?

Yes, WPS Spreadsheet is fully compatible with both CSV and standard Microsoft Excel formats, making it an excellent tool for organizing and modifying your advertising data before re-uploading it.

What should I do after editing the exported campaign data?

Once your edits are complete, save the file in the exact same format (like CSV) it was downloaded in. Then, use the bulk upload or import feature on your advertising platform to apply all the changes at once.

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