How to export your data from Postman
Postman exports collections, environments, and global variables as JSON files, either one at a time from the Collections/Environments sidebar, or as a bulk data dump of all collections and environments across every workspace via Settings > Account settings > Export Data.
✓ Verified against Postman's official documentation, September 2026
Step by step
- 1To export one collection: click Collections in the sidebar, click View more actions next to the collection, select More > Export collection, then click Export JSON to download it.
- 2To export one environment: click Environments in the sidebar, click View more actions next to the environment, then click Export to download it automatically.
- 3To export global variables: open the Variables pane, click Globals in the sidebar, then click Export.
- 4For a full bulk export: in the Postman header, select Settings > Account settings.
- 5Click Account, then click Export Data.
- 6Click Export Data again, then select the data types to export - collections, environments, or both.
- 7Click Request Data Export.
- 8Wait for an email with a download link for the bulk data file; the link expires two days after the export is ready.
What the export includes
- ✓Individual collections exported as JSON files
- ✓Individual environments exported as JSON files
- ✓Global variables exported as JSON
- ✓Bulk data dump containing collections and environments from every workspace you've created, including personal, private, team, and public workspaces
What it doesn't include
- ✗The bulk data dump is described as containing only collections and environments, so it does not appear to cover other workspace data such as mock servers, monitors, Flows, API definitions, comments, or run history
- ✗Team membership, roles, and account/organization settings are not part of the collection/environment export
Before you start
- ⚠On a team, only Admins and Super Admins can request the bulk data export - regular members cannot
- ⚠The bulk export download link is emailed and expires two days after the export is ready
- ⚠You must choose which data types to include (collections, environments, or both) before requesting the export
- ⚠Individual exports are one file per collection or environment, so exporting everything one-by-one is impractical for large accounts - use the bulk 'Export Data' flow instead
Where to take your data
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Postman Free
The exported JSON files (or unzipped bulk data dump) can be dragged into the Import window of any other Postman workspace or account, since the format is Postman's own collection/environment JSON.
Insomnia
Insomnia has a native Postman import option that reads exported Postman collection JSON files and converts requests, folders, and environments.
Hoppscotch
Hoppscotch's import feature accepts Postman collection JSON exports and converts them into Hoppscotch collections.
Exporting from Postman: common questions
Can I export just one collection instead of my whole Postman account?+
Yes. Open Collections in the sidebar, use View more actions > More > Export collection on the specific collection, then click Export JSON to download only that collection.
Who can run a full account/team data export in Postman?+
Any individual can export their own collections and environments one at a time, but requesting the bulk 'Export Data' dump on a team is restricted to Admins and Super Admins.
How long do I have to download my exported data?+
After you request a bulk data export, Postman emails you a download link, and that link expires two days after the export is ready.
What file format does Postman export data in?+
Collections, environments, and global variables are all exported as JSON files.
Does the bulk export include monitors, mocks, or Flows?+
Postman's documentation only describes the bulk data dump as including collections and environments, so other workspace features aren't part of this export.
Can I move exported Postman data into a different Postman account or another API client?+
Yes. The exported JSON files can be imported into any other Postman instance, or into other API clients like Insomnia or Hoppscotch that support Postman collection import.
Sources
This guide was written from Postman's own documentation and checked against it in September 2026. If a step has changed, the official page wins.
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