Export AEM assets and content using supported methods

Last update: June 27, 2026

Exporting assets, metadata, or authored content in Adobe Experience Manager fails when unsupported tools or incorrect methods are used for a specific environment. Differences between AEM as a Cloud Service and AEM 6.5 lead to confusion about which export features are available. Using unsupported features or incorrect configurations results in missing options or incomplete output. Applying the correct export method based on content type and environment restores expected results. Selecting the right export approach resolves the issue.

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Environment

Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS)
AEM 6.5
AEM Managed Services
Adobe Developer App Builder

Issue/Symptoms

Fail to identify a valid method to export assets or metadata
Attempt unsupported features such as Page Exporter in AEMaaCS
Export JSON or HTML but receive incomplete or partial content
Fail to select a supported method for bulk asset or page export

Root cause

AEM provides multiple export methods that differ across environments, and some tools remain exclusive to specific versions. Incorrect method selection leads to incomplete or failed exports.

Resolution resolution

Identify the export requirement and confirm the environment. Match the content type such as metadata, assets, or pages with a supported export method.
Export metadata from the Assets interface by selecting a folder and running the export job, then download the CSV from the Inbox.
Download assets in bulk by selecting items in the Assets console and generating a ZIP package using the download option.
Create a static collection to export selected assets across folders and download the collection package.
Export specific assets by submitting requests that include each asset path and verify that all paths are valid.
Run scripted exports using the Assets HTTP API and confirm that the exported output preserves the folder hierarchy.
Export authored page data by appending .model.json to the published page URL and validate that all components appear.
Ensure custom components implement the required exporter interface so they appear in JSON output, then reload the endpoint to confirm.
Export static HTML pages in AEM 6.5 by replacing .html with .export.zip and verify that all resources download.
Export repository content using Package Manager by creating a package, adding filter paths, building it, and downloading it for reuse.

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