Timesheet export: PDF vs CSV
Many people search for “timesheet export” because they need a file that their employer, payroll team, or clients can actually use.
Track work hours, overtime, multiple jobs, and clean exports in one place instead of splitting them across notes, spreadsheets, and chats.
1) PDF — when you want it “ready to review”
- Readable layout for approval and sharing
- Great for sign/archiving workflows
- Less convenient for spreadsheet math
2) CSV — when someone will import and calculate
- Opens in Excel / Google Sheets
- Best for automation and pivots
- Useful for reconciling time and earnings
Mini-checklist before exporting
- Choose the correct period (week or month)
- Confirm breaks/pauses are recorded correctly
- Make sure projects/clients are separated (if you use them)
FAQ
What does CSV usually include?
Time entry details such as start/end, duration, project/client fields (if configured), and earnings-related values used in your timesheet view.
Do exports include breaks and overnight shifts?
Exports reflect the same logic as your timesheet view, including pauses and overnight shifts, so your PDF/CSV stays consistent.
App & site
If you want one workflow for shifts, earnings, reports, and exports, use the app for daily tracking and the main site for the broader overview.