Exporting Your Data
TerraSitu supports exporting all of your field data in open, industry-standard formats for archiving, migration, regulatory submission, or integration with external tools.
How to Create an Export
- Navigate to Settings → Data Export from the sidebar.
- Click New Export to open the export configuration dialog.
- Select the formats you need (you can choose multiple).
- Set your coordinate reference system, optional date range, and whether to include media files and the audit trail.
- Click Request Export. The export is prepared in the background.
- Return to the export history to download the ZIP archive when it shows Ready.
You can also export a single project by opening the project, clicking the Export button in the header, and selecting your options.
Supported Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| GeoJSON | Open standard for geographic features. Compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, and most web mapping tools. |
| CSV | Tabular observation data. Compatible with Excel, Power BI, and any spreadsheet application. |
| Shapefile | Esri Shapefile format. Delivered as a .zip containing the component .shp, .dbf, and .prj files. |
| GeoPackage | OGC GeoPackage (.gpkg). A single-file, portable SQLite-based format supported by QGIS and ArcGIS Pro. |
| GPS Tracks | GPS track logs in GPX format, suitable for import into Garmin devices or GPS visualisation tools. |
| Project Metadata | JSON file containing project, site, and survey metadata — useful for record-keeping and audit purposes. |
Coordinate Reference Systems
Choose the CRS that matches your downstream tooling:
- WGS84 (EPSG:4326) — The global standard for web mapping and GPS coordinates. Use this for web GIS tools or cross-border datasets.
- MGA Zone 54–56 — Map Grid of Australia (GDA94-based). Choose the zone covering your field area.
- GDA2020 (EPSG:7844) — The current Australian geodetic datum. Recommended for new submissions to state regulatory bodies.
Including Media Files
When Include media files is enabled, photos, audio recordings, and document attachments are bundled into the export archive. This can significantly increase file size for projects with large media collections.
Audit Trail
The Include audit trail option adds per-record metadata showing who created or modified each observation and when. This is useful for compliance and QA documentation.
Date Range Filtering
Use the From date and To date fields to limit the export to observations recorded within a specific period. Leave both blank to export all data.
Download Links
Export download links are valid for 72 hours after the export is complete. After expiry, you can create a new export job at any time — there is no limit on the number of exports.
Data Portability
TerraSitu is committed to data portability. Your data belongs to you. All formats used in exports are open standards — you are never locked into a proprietary format.