Perplexity - Exporting Work from Perplexity

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Overview

Perplexity allows you to export your research threads, conversations, and account data in multiple formats. Whether you need to save a single thread for offline access or request a complete backup of your account data, Perplexity provides flexible export options to meet your needs. This guide explains how to export individual threads and how to request a full account data export.

Exporting Individual Threads and Research

You can access your research threads, pages, and collections (Spaces) offline using these methods.

Export an Entire Thread as a Document

  1. Click on a specific thread in Perplexity.

    Screenshot showing threads to click on to export
     
  2. In the upper right corner of your screen, click the three dots to the left of the Share button (top right of the thread).
  3. Select Export as PDF, Export as Markdown, or Export as DOCX to download a formatted document.

    Screenshot of the upper right corner of a Perplexity thread showing the three-dot menu button and the Export options (PDF, Markdown, DOCX)

Copy a Chat Conversation or Thread

  1. Click the copy button at the end of each chat interaction you want to save and paste it into a local document.
  2. Or, highlight all the text within the thread, copy it (Ctrl + C / Cmd + C), and paste it into a local document. (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).

Official Account Data Request (Full Export)

To request a full export of all of your Perplexity data, email aiservices@tamu.edu. You will be notified by Perplexity when the data is ready to be downloaded. The download link will be valid for five days only. 

Related Resources

  • Perplexity AI – Main platform homepage where you can access your research threads, spaces, and platform tools.
  • Perplexity Account Settings – User settings page for managing your subscription, preferences, and account information.

Perplexity Enterprise Pro Licenses

Please note: Only ACTIVE students and employees can access these Perplexity licenses. If you purchase a license and leave the university, you will lose access and will not get a refund. If you will be graduating soon or leaving the university, please export any files you need for the future.

  • University Departments and Employees: Purchase Perplexity licenses with a FAMIS account in the Software Center.
  • Students: Purchase Perplexity licenses with a personal credit card in the Software Store. You must be logged in with your Texas A&M NetID to see Perplexity in the store. 
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