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Export a DynamoDB table to Amazon S3

Prerequisite:   Download Dynobase (free to try) in order to follow the steps below

Dynobase can start an AWS-managed DynamoDB table export to Amazon S3. Point-in-time recovery (PITR) must already be enabled, and the destination bucket must permit the export. The export runs in AWS without scanning the table through your desktop or consuming table read capacity.

The legacy video below shows CSV file export, not the S3 workflow. Follow the written S3 steps for Dynobase 3.0.8.

1
Check table and prerequisites

Open the intended AWS table. Verify that PITR is already enabled and that your profile has DynamoDB export, S3, and any required KMS permissions.

2
Choose Whole Table to S3

Open Export and choose Whole Table to S3. Enter the s3:// bucket and optional prefix, an owner account ID if needed, and the DYNAMODB_JSON or ION format.

3
Start and monitor the AWS job

Choose Export Table and inspect validation and job status. Closing the dialog stops monitoring, not the AWS export; the job remains available in Imports & Exports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does whole-table export to S3 work?

AWS exports data from the table's PITR backups into DynamoDB JSON or Amazon Ion files. Dynobase starts and monitors the job; it does not automatically enable PITR. See AWS export behavior.

How long does the export take?

AWS does not guarantee a completion time. Data size, distribution, and concurrent jobs affect duration; wait for the job status rather than assuming a fixed delay.

Can the destination be in another Region or account?

Yes, with the required bucket and key permissions. Enter the bucket owner account ID when applicable and account for cross-Region data-transfer charges.

How much does export cost?

A full export in us-east-1 costs $0.10 per GB of table data and local secondary indexes, plus S3 requests and storage. PITR is separately billed, and Region-specific rates apply; check the AWS pricing page.

Can I export CSV to S3 this way?

The managed export formats are DynamoDB JSON and Amazon Ion, not CSV. Use local CSV export when you need a CSV file, and distinguish managed full export from the separate incremental and filtered export APIs.

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