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# Exporting the content of a course module

Do you want to export the content of a course module? You can! In this article, we’ll explain how to create the export and how to make the content readable afterwards.

### Exporting

The first step is to create an export of the module. To do this, go to the **course modules** page via the admin section and click on the course module you want to export.  
Click the large actions button and then select **Export content**. Once the export is ready, you’ll receive it via email.

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In the email you receive, click the top button to download the export directly:

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### Making your export readable

You now have a `.plv` file on your computer. You can’t do much with this yet, so we’ll convert it to a `.zip` file. You simply do this by renaming the file and replacing `.plv` with `.zip`.

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You’ll then get a notification asking if you want to convert the file to `.zip`. You can accept this.

Next, double-click the `.zip` file to unzip it. You’ll now find the following content:

* A folder called **media**: here you’ll find all media from your course module, such as files and images.
* A file called **media_map.json**: this contains the links to the online locations where the images are stored.
* A file called **course.json**: this file contains all the textual content of the course module. You can read more about this file below.

### The course.json file

As mentioned, this file contains the textual content of the course module. E-learning content consists of many different types of information (titles, texts, questions, answers, settings). A JSON file can neatly organise this structured data, including hierarchies (e.g. a module contains lessons, lessons contain sections, sections contain questions).

Because the JSON file contains more than just text – it also includes the structure – it can look a bit technical and complex. Luckily, there are several ways to display the content more clearly.

1. **JSON viewer:** You can use an online JSON viewer. Simply paste the entire contents of the file into it, and the viewer will turn it into a more readable format. It usually creates a kind of tree diagram, where you can expand sections to access the textual content. Just search for "JSON viewer" in Google to find various options.

2. **ChatGPT:** You can also use ChatGPT. Upload the JSON file and ask ChatGPT to convert it into plain text. An example prompt is:

*I’m uploading a .json file containing e-learning content. Extract all the text and present it as plain text, without any markup, HTML, or special characters. Preserve the structure of the e-learning (such as chapters and sections), and make sure titles and headings remain clearly readable. Omit embedded media like images and videos, but do mention if there is a video or image reference. Ensure there is no editing or summarising. The output should be ready to paste into a Word document.*

**Note:** For longer modules, you may need to use multiple prompts to extract all the content.

### Questions?

We hope this information helps you to export and read the content of your module(s). Still stuck? Feel free to contact us via the chat!