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Output formats

When you run a report, you choose how JasperReports exports the filled document.

Common report formats

Format Typical use
pdf Printable / archival documents
html Browser viewing
xlsx / xls Spreadsheet analysis
csv Raw tabular export
docx / rtf / odt Word-processing workflows
ods OpenDocument spreadsheet
pptx Presentation export
xml Structured XML export

The authoritative MIME / format table is in Supported formats.

Data Explorer exports

Explorer can export query results independently of Jasper execute:

Format Notes
csv Text
excel Spreadsheet
geojson Features
gpkg GeoPackage (ZIP)
shapefile Shapefile (ZIP)

See Data Explorer.


For Developers

Format names are shared across the execute gateway, CLI (--format), and SDKs. See REST binary responses and CLI reports.