Find & export Point Cloud data layers
In this guide, we give a quick introduction to the process of finding and exporting Point Cloud data layers
1. Enter your search term
The first thing you need to do is enter a term in the search bar at the top of the screen and click Search
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2. Filter your results.
Use the search filters to browse your results. These include Date, License, Group and Access. Under Data Type select Point Cloud.
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3. To find more information on the data, select the data card, to open the data sheet.
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The data sheet includes details including date added and updated, license, the different tables and layers that make up the dataset, including the number of data points that are included.
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Additional Point Cloud specific information includes data classifications and dimensions of the data, which can provide further insights.
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4. Add your data
Click the 'Map +' icon for each data layer you wish to add to your map to export.
Repeat steps 1-4 to add multiple data layers to your collection.
![](https://assets.koordinates.com/kx-sage-live-media/images/point_add_map.max-720x1000.png)
5. Select Export
From the Map Viewer, above the layers, select 'Export'.
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6. Crop your data
Once you have explored and chosen to export your dataset, you may only need to download a small part of it.
To crop your data, select 'Crop' in the small map in the collection pane.
![](https://assets.koordinates.com/kx-sage-live-media/images/point_export_cropping.max-720x1000.png)
Then, manipulate the crop extent to select only the desired area. This will keep you from downloading extra data that you don't need from outside that area.
![](https://assets.koordinates.com/kx-sage-live-media/images/point_export_crop.max-720x1000.png)
7. Choose your format
The export screen will present you with a range of download options, including LAZ, LAS, GeoPackage, Shapefile, Geodatabases, and CSV.
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8. Click Create Export
Once your export is ready, you'll receive an email with a link to a ZIP file.
Note these may be larger than other export files
![](https://assets.koordinates.com/kx-sage-live-media/images/point_export_export_export.max-720x1000.png)