# Exporting a data model
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After you create a data model using NoSQL Workbench for Amazon DynamoDB, you can save and export the model in either NoSQL Workbench model format or [AWS CloudFormation JSON template format](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-resource-dynamodb-table.html).

**To export a data model**

1. Open NoSQL Workbench, and on the main screen, click on the name of the model that you want to edit.

1. Click the three-dot icon next to the data model name and select **Export model**.

1.  Choose whether to export your data model in NoSQL Workbench model format or CloudFormation JSON template format. 
   +  Choose **NoSQL Workbench model** format if you want to share your model with other team members using NoSQL Workbench or import it into NoSQL Workbench later. 
   +  Choose **CloudFormation JSON template** format if you want to deploy your model directly to AWS or integrate it into your infrastructure-as-code workflow.