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# How do I import/export invoices?

##### Importing Invoices

To import invoices into your Zoho Inventory account:

![menu drop down](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-import-1.png)

*   Navigate to **Invoices**.
*   Click on the **Menu** icon(Top right corner).
*   Select **Import Invoices** option in the drop down.

![upload file page](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-import-2.png)

*   You will be navigated to a new window.
*   Here you can choose the **CSV** or **TSV** file to be uploaded.

![Character encoding drop down](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-import-3.png)

*   Choose the character encoding involved from the drop down. By default, the character encoding is **UTF-8(Unicode)**.
*   Choose the **File Delimiter**(comma or semicolon). By default it ll be comma for a CSV.
*   Click on **Next** to proceed to mapping fields window.

![mapping fields page](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-import-4.png)

*   Zoho Inventory will automatically map similar fields and match them together.
*   You can manually match the unmapped ones or alter mapped ones.
*   Check the box near the option Save these selections for use during future imports to automate mapping for future item imports.
*   Click on the **Next** button to proceed to the Preview window.

![preview page](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-import-5.png)

*   Here a synopsis of the no.of invoices ready for import, no. of skipped records and unmapped fields will be shown.
*   You can make any changes to the operation by clicking **Previous** button.
*   If everything is ready, click on **Import** button to successfully import.
*   **Please Note:** You can download the sample file in the import page, to get an idea on how to create the files you need to import.

##### Exporting Invoices

To export items from your Zoho Inventory account:

*   Navigate to **Invoices**.
*   Click on the **Menu** icon(Top right corner).
*   Select **Export Invoices** option in the drop down.

![menu drop down](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-export-1.png)

*   Click on the **CSV** or **XLS** option.

![export page](/inventory/help/images/sales-orders/invoice-export-2.png)

*   Click on the **Export** button to successfully export your invoices.
*   **Note:** The files will be saved to your default downloads folder.