Export Task

After planning your tasks in Xmind, you can export them and keep working seamlessly in the tools you’re already familiar with. Whether it’s Notion or Google Calendar, Export Task helps you stay aligned with your workflow—without duplicating effort.

How to export task from Xmind

Export as Excel (CSV)

Export your tasks as a .csv file to manage them in other tools like Excel, Notion, Jira, etc.

1️⃣ Go to Export > Excel (Task)

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2️⃣ Choose a save location for the .csv file.

3️⃣ In CSV exports:

Task ID = Topic ID, used to identify task path and dependencies
Task path includes summary tasks above the current task, separated by /
Dependencies are listed by Topic ID + type (e.g. abc123FS)
Multiple assignees or dependencies are separated by a comma and space

Export to Calendar (ICS)

Export tasks with start dates to a .ics file and import them into Apple Calendar, Outlook, or other calendar apps.

1️⃣ Go to Export > Calendar (Task).

2️⃣ Save the .ics file and import it into your calendar app.

Please Note:

Before exporting, please make sure your map contains at least one task. If there are no tasks in your map, you’ll see the following message:

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Only tasks with a start date can be exported to a .ics file.
Only tasks created via Task will be exported, To-dos are not included.