Exporting Analytics Data
Download your flipbook analytics as CSV files for reporting, external analysis, or team sharing.
Exporting Analytics Data
ZenFlip lets you export your analytics data as CSV files so you can analyze it in spreadsheets, import it into business intelligence tools, or share it with your team.
Plan requirement: CSV export is available on Business and Enterprise plans.
Exporting Analytics
Step-by-Step Export
Navigate to the Analytics section (either global or per-publication)
Use the date range selector to set the time period you want to export
Click the Export CSV button in the top-right corner of the dashboard
Choose which data set to export (see options below)
The CSV file downloads to your computer immediately
Available Export Types
You can export different subsets of your analytics data:
Overview Report
A summary export containing:
Date (daily breakdown)
Total page views
Unique viewers
Average read time
New vs. returning viewers
This is the best choice for executive summaries and high-level reporting.
Page-Level Data
Detailed engagement data for each page of your flipbook:
Page number
Total views
Average time spent on page
Percentage of readers who viewed this page
Drop-off rate (percentage of readers who stopped at this page)
Use this export to understand content performance at a granular level and identify which pages need improvement.
Device & Browser Data
Reader technology breakdown:
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Browser name and version
Operating system
Percentage of total readership
Helpful for ensuring your content is optimized for the devices and browsers your audience actually uses.
Geographic Data
Reader location information:
Country
City (where available)
Number of readers
Percentage of total readership
Use this for market analysis and understanding the geographic reach of your publications.
Lead Capture Data
If you've enabled lead capture forms on your flipbook, you can export collected leads:
Submission date and time
Name (if collected)
Email address
Any custom fields you added to the form
Which publication the lead came from
This export is separate from the analytics exports and is accessible from the Leads section of your publication.
Date Range Filtering
The date range you select in the analytics dashboard directly determines what's included in your export. Before exporting:
Click the date range selector at the top of the dashboard
Choose a preset range (Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 90 days) or set a Custom range
Verify the data on the dashboard reflects the period you want
Then click Export CSV
The exported file will include only data from the selected date range. The filename includes the date range for easy identification (e.g., analytics-2025-01-01-to-2025-01-31.csv).
Working with Exported Data
Opening in Spreadsheet Software
CSV files open natively in:
Microsoft Excel - Double-click the file or use File > Open
Google Sheets - Upload the file to Google Drive and open with Sheets
Apple Numbers - Double-click the file on macOS
LibreOffice Calc - File > Open and select the CSV file
Importing into BI Tools
ZenFlip's CSV exports are formatted for easy import into business intelligence platforms:
Tableau - Use the Text File connector
Google Data Studio - Upload as a data source
Power BI - Use the CSV data source connector
Data Format Notes
Dates are formatted as
YYYY-MM-DDfor universal compatibilityNumbers use no formatting (no commas or currency symbols)
Text fields are enclosed in double quotes if they contain commas
Character encoding is UTF-8
Automating Exports
For Enterprise plan customers, ZenFlip supports scheduled automated exports:
Daily, weekly, or monthly export schedules
Email delivery - CSV files sent directly to specified email addresses
API access - Retrieve analytics data programmatically via the ZenFlip API
Contact your account manager or reach out to our support team to set up automated exports.
Related Guides
Understanding Your Analytics - Dashboard overview and metric definitions
Tracking Reader Engagement - Heatmaps, devices, and geography explained
Plans & Pricing - Check which export features your plan includes