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# Downloading data

Data in Ellipsis Drive can be downloaded depending on your [access level](https://docs.ellipsis-drive.com/getting-started/quick-start/access-level).

Users with **View+ access** or higher can download both:

* processed data exports
* original uploaded files

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#### Downloading an area of interest

You can export a subset of your data by defining a spatial area.

1. Open the layer detail pane
2. Go to **Advanced options**
3. Select **Export**
4. Draw a bounding area on the map
5. Choose the desired file format
6. Confirm the export

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#### Downloading original data files

You can also download the original source files directly from the layer.

1. Open the **File Manager**
2. Select the file you want to download
3. Click **Download**

The file is downloaded directly to your local system.

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### Key distinction

Ellipsis Drive supports two download modes:

* **Exported data** → processed output based on the selected area of interest
* **Original files** → raw uploaded data as stored in the layer
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