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Download guidance

All the data and visualisations in GMC Data Explorer are available to you to download. Please use the tabs below to view our guidance on downloading information via desktop or mobile. You can also read our GMC Data Explorer – Download Guidance which is available as a PDF download. 



Desktop

To download data from any part of Data Explorer, please follow the instructions below. 

1. Hover your mouse over the data table, graph, chart or any visual. 

2. Click the 'More options' ellipsis in the top right (three dots):

Image demonstrating where to select the three dots on the right hand top corner of a graph, chart, or table. This is how to select More Options.

3. Click 'Export data' from the list that appears:

Image demonstrating how to select the Export Data options from the top of the More options drop down list for a chart, graph, or table.

4. A pop-up window will appear, asking how the data should be exported and which file format you would prefer. A file exported with an Excel format will maintain formatting on the data, whereas selecting 'csv' will export the data without any formatting:  

Image demonstrating the pop up window which will appear when you select the option to Export data from a table, chart or graph. The options showing the file format you have select and the Export button you need to press are highlighted.

5. Click 'Export' and follow the instructions to open your downloaded data. 

Mobile

To download data from any part of Data Explorer, please follow the instructions below. 

1. Tap on any data table, graph or chart to reveal the ellipsis (three dots). 

2. Click the ellipsis (three dots) to reveal your options:

Select the three dots on the right-hand top corner of a graph, chart, or table. This is how to select More Options. Then select Export Data options from the top of the More options drop down list.

3. Click 'Export data' from the list.

4. A pop-up window will appear, asking how the data should be exported and which file format you would prefer. A file exported with an Excel format will maintain formatting on the data, whereas selecting 'csv' will export the data without any formatting:  

The pop up window will appear when you select the option to Export data from a table, chart or graph. The options show the file format you have available to select. The Export button you need to press is at the bottom right of the screen.

5. Click 'Export' and follow your device's instructions to save your data. 

6. Downloaded files will usually be stored in your phone's Downloads section, but changes may exist with different providers.