Want to export your cost invoices from Dext in a format that fits your accounting needs? The Custom CSV Export feature lets you choose exactly which columns appear in your export - so your data is ready to use in your tools, no extra cleanup required.
Important: You must have Administrator rights in order to configure custom CSV exports.
Configure the Custom CSV Format
Log in to your Dext account.
Go to the Business Settings > Exports tab.
At the top of the page, select:
Dext Default (custom), or
Dext Default (custom, line items) if you want to include details of line items.
4. Scroll down to the Custom CSV Export columns section.
By default, 5 columns are included:
Receipt ID
Description
Tax amount
Total amount
Net amount
Date
You can add or remove columns according to your accounting needs simply by checking the desired fields.
Export Cost Invoices Using Your Custom Format
Go to the Cost > Cost Inbox tab.
Select the invoices you wish to export.
Click the Export button.
4. Your saved custom CSV format will be applied.
Tip: You can choose to archive invoices after export under Business Settings > Automation.
This helps keep your inbox clean - but if you’re still testing your CSV format, it’s safer to leave this off for now.
5. Click Export to download your CSV file.
The file will include only the columns you've selected.
Key Notes and Limitations
Custom CSV export is available for Cost invoices only.
Exports are folder-specific - you can set a different format per client.
Once set, your format stays saved. You don’t need to reconfigure it each time.
Any changes to columns in settings will apply to all future custom exports automatically.