youtube-studio-flow/documentation/YouTube Studio Flow/02 - Features/10 - Import Export.md

Import / Export

User Perspective

The Import/Export page (/io) allows migrating video metadata in bulk.

CSV Import

1. Upload a CSV file
2. Map CSV columns to video fields (title, tags, description, etc.)
3. Review the validation report — shows errors and warnings per row
4. Commit to apply changes

JSON Workspace Import

Import a full workspace export (blocks, templates, variables, collaborators) from another team or environment.

Export

Export video metadata or workspace configuration as CSV or JSON.

Developer Perspective

Backend

• Imports module: backend/src/modules/imports/
  • POST /imports/csv/preview — validates CSV, creates ImportJob with validationReport
  • POST /imports/csv/commit — applies the import
  • POST /imports/json/preview — validates JSON workspace payload
  • POST /imports/json/commit — applies the workspace import
• Exports module: backend/src/modules/exports/

Data Models

• ImportJob — tracks import with validation report and commit status
• ExportJob — tracks export with file reference

Related

• 13 - Import Export API