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Creating and using a Custom CSV Export

Easily export cost invoices from Dext with a custom CSV format tailored to your accounting needs. Choose specific columns, save your layout, and export clean data ready for your tools.

Updated over a week ago

Want to export your Costs 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

  1. Log in to your Dext account.

  2. Go to the Business Settings > Exports tab.

  3. 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.

CSV exports settings page in the Dext web app showing formatting options and a dropdown to select a CSV export format.

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

Custom CSV export columns section in Dext showing a list of selectable fields to include in the export.

You can add or remove columns according to your accounting needs simply by checking the desired fields.


Export Cost invoices using your Custom format

  1. Go to the Cost > Cost Inbox tab.

  2. Select the invoices you wish to export.

  3. Click the Export button.

Costs inbox in Dext with multiple items selected and the Export button highlighted.

4. Your saved custom CSV format will be applied.

Tip: You can choose to archive invoices after export under Business Settings > Automation if you are not using Dext with an accounting software.

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.

Export all items modal in Dext with the CSV tab selected and a dropdown to choose the CSV format.”

The file will include only the columns you've selected.

Example CSV file showing exported receipt data with columns for receipt ID, description, net amount, tax amount, and total amount.

Key notes and limitations

  • Custom CSV export is available for Cost invoices only.

  • Exports are account-specific - you can set a different format per account.

  • 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.

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