Exporting data from your PIM to input in an external system (ERP, e-commerce website, etc.) is a common need for PIM users.

You can export your PIM data through two main methods:
- by using [CSV or XLS files](/cookbooks/export--pim-to-ecommerce/export--dam-to-ecommerce/), via your PIM interface,
- by using [the API](/cookbooks/export--pim-to-ecommerce/export-using-api/) to export your data.

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We recommend you to use the XLS or CSV files method for large exports, to not be limited by API quotas. You can also use a combination of methods to better suit your needs.
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