Programmatic CSV Export

Updated on Feb 6, 2026

The KendoReact Grid provides programmatic methods via the Grid ref to export CSV data without using the built-in GridCsvExportButton component. This enables custom export workflows such as uploading to a server or previewing the data before download.

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Grid Ref Methods

The Grid exposes two CSV-related methods through its ref:

MethodReturnsDescription
saveAsCsv()Promise<void>Triggers a CSV file download. Returns a Promise that resolves when export is triggered
getCsvBlob()Blob | nullReturns the CSV data as a Blob for custom handling

Usage Example

The following example demonstrates both methods:

  • Download CSV - Uses saveAsCsv() to trigger an immediate file download with async/await
  • Upload to Server - Uses getCsvBlob() to get the Blob for custom upload logic
  • Preview CSV - Uses getCsvBlob() to read and display the CSV content
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