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title: "Choose the right PropertyDataLabs workflow"
description: "Start with the simplest way to turn Zillow property data into a usable spreadsheet."
canonical: "https://www.propertydatalabs.com/docs"
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# Choose the right PropertyDataLabs workflow

PropertyDataLabs offers two ways to export Zillow data. Use the browser Extension for an immediate
export from the Zillow page you are viewing. Use a Cloud job when the work should continue on
PropertyDataLabs servers, run on a schedule, or collect more detailed property data.

## What do you want to do?

  - **Export the Zillow page I am viewing**: Install the browser Extension and create an immediate CSV or Excel export while you browse Zillow.

  - **Run an export without keeping Zillow open**: Choose a Cloud workflow that runs on PropertyDataLabs servers and retains the result in the web app.

  - **Create my first Cloud export**: Follow a beginner-friendly walkthrough for creating and running a manual Basic Importer job.

  - **Manage my account or subscription**: Find billing, invoices, Cloud credits, profile settings, email preferences, and security controls.

## Choose the Extension or Cloud

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          ✓

          Export the Zillow page currently open in your browser.

      

        
          ✓

          Use the fields available in Zillow search results.

      

        
          ✓

          Inspect and download the result immediately.

      

        
          ✓

          Work without setting up a server-side workflow.

      

      Explore the Extension →

  

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          ✓

          Keep an export running after you close Zillow or the web app.

      

        
          ✓

          Collect Advanced fields from individual property listings.

      

        
          ✓

          Schedule runs, monitor properties, combine searches, or deliver Importer results to Google Sheets or by email.

      

        
          ✓

          Process property data using Cloud credits.

      

      Explore Cloud jobs →

  

The Extension is a complete product for lightweight and immediate exports. You do not need to move
to Cloud unless its additional detail or automation is useful for your work.

## New to PropertyDataLabs?

Start with one of these walkthroughs:

1. [Create your first Extension export](/docs/guides/extension-guides/export-your-first-page) for a
   quick export from one Zillow results page.
2. [Create your first Cloud export](/docs/guides/web-guides/first-cloud-export) when the export should
   run on PropertyDataLabs servers.

Before starting a Cloud run, read
[Basic vs Advanced exports and Cloud run costs](/docs/web/cloud/export-types-and-run-costs). It
explains why Basic processing is charged by Zillow results page while Advanced processing is charged
by primary listing.

## Find account and organization documentation

* Open [Account and billing](/docs/web/billing-and-credits) for subscriptions, invoices, Cloud
  credits, profile settings, preferences, and security.
* Open [Data and integrations](/docs/web/export-templates) for export templates, Google Sheets,
  Extension backups, and export history.
* Existing Team subscribers can use the
  [organization administration overview](/docs/web/organization/overview). The Team plan is supported
  for existing subscribers but is no longer open for new registrations or subscriptions.
* If something is not working, start with the
  [Help and troubleshooting overview](/docs/help).