# Downloading data

Data hosted in Ellipsis Drive can be downloaded by the owner and all authorized users. A user is authorized to download with [<mark style="color:blue;">access level</mark>](https://docs.ellipsis-drive.com/getting-started/quick-start/access-level) View+ or higher.

You can either download the area of your interest or the original spatial data files in just a few clicks.

### :arrow\_double\_down: Download the area of your interest

1️⃣ Navigate to the Layer detail pane

2️⃣ Go to the **ADVANCED** options

3️⃣ Click on the **EXPORT** button

4️⃣ Make your selection by drawing a box around the area of interest

5️⃣ Choose the file format that you would like to order and click on **EXPORT FILE**

After ordering the file, it becomes listed under the notification bell at the top right corner of your screen.

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### :arrow\_double\_down: Download original spatial data files

1️⃣ Navigate to the **FILE MANAGER**

2️⃣ Click on **DOWNLOAD FILE**

The file will be instantly exported to your local file system.

Here's the video walking through the steps :point\_down:

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