In this article you will learn how to export product data from your PDM Receiver account. It covers selecting brands, applying filters, choosing your export format, and downloading your files.
If you’d rather jump straight into exporting, check out our Receiver Essentials: Exporting Product Data – 5-Minute Guide. It walks you through the core steps to select a brand, apply filters, choose your format, and download your export — all at a glance.
1. Start in the Import/Export Area
Go to Import/Export from the left-hand menu
Select the Export tab at the top
This is where all export actions begin.
2. Select a Brand (or Brands)
Use the dropdown to select an Approved Brand
You can select multiple brands only when using Export Builder Plus
If you select multiple brands, Export Builder Plus will be your only available export format.
3. (Optional) Apply a Filter
To narrow your export to specific products, select a Saved Filter from the dropdown on the Export screen.
Note: Filters must be created in the All Products view using the filtering and tagging tools. This allows you to target only the part types, vehicle applications, categories, etc. that matter to your business—ideal for exports tied to specific platforms, promotions, or internal use cases.
4. Choose Your Export Format
You’ll see five export options in PDM:
Excel (Full) – Standard Excel file with each segment on a separate sheet
Export Builder Plus – Custom templates combining specific fields into one sheet (multi-brand support)
ACES – Industry standard format for application (fitment) data
PIES – Industry standard format for product specs and attributes
Digital Assets – Images, PDFs, and other assets (if provided by the brand)
5. Set Format Options (Varies by Export Type)
Each format includes different export settings. Here are the key options:
Excel (Full)
Export Applications per Year or by Year Range: Choose between a single row per year (larger file) or a range (condensed)
Select Segments: Export all, or only specific segments
Only Selected Price Types: Choose which pricing tiers to include (if available)
Use AutoCare Brand Code: Choose between AutoCare code or PDM internal brand code
Export Builder Plus
Select the Export Template
ACES
ACES Version
Export Applications per Year or by Year Range export style
Additional options to include: countries, regions, sub-brand IDs at header or part level
PIES
PIES Version
Only Selected Price Types (optional, based on what the brand shares)
Digital Assets
No format options; all available assets will be included as-is
6. Start the Export
Click Export
A progress bar will appear in the bottom-right corner
Depending on your browser settings, your file may:
Download and open immediately
Save automatically in your Downloads folder
Prompt you to choose a destination
7. Find Past or Active Exports (Optional)
You can always go to Export Reports to:
Redownload a recent export
Check the status of a current export
View any errors or issues
Click the Download icon in the Actions column to retrieve your file.
Important Notes
Only Approved brands can be exported
Pricing is only included if shared by the brand
Digital Assets must be exported separately unless URLs are embedded in PIES, Excel, or custom templates
All exports are read-only—you cannot edit data inside PDM
Next Step
Need a repeatable export template?
Learn how to create and use Export Builder Plus templates