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It is possible to save your work in Tableau using various specific file types, such as workbooks, bookmarks, complete data files, data extracts, and data connection files.
Below are the details of each file type:
| Type | Extension | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tableau Workbook | .twb | A workbook in Tableau Desktop where you create and organize your data visualizations. |
| Tableau Workbook with Data Extract | .twbx | A complete workbook containing the workbook, along with a copy of all data sources and background images in the local file. |
| Tableau Data Source | .tds | A connection file used to connect to a specific data source. |
| Tableau Data Source with Data Extract | .tdsx | A packaged version of a .tds file, containing not only the data connection information but also the data itself. |
| Tableau Data Source Customization | .tdc | Configuration files used by Tableau to customize the connection and processing of data from specific sources. |
| Tableau Data Extract | .tde | The .tde format for Tableau extracts is deprecated since 2023. It was replaced by the .hyper format in 2018, though it remained valid for uploaded files until March 2023. |
| Extract | .hyper | A file format used to store and manipulate data quickly and efficiently. |
| Tableau Bookmark | .tbm | Bookmarks contain a single worksheet and allow easy and quick sharing of your work. |
| Tableau Map Source | .tms | This file contains configuration information for maps in Tableau. |
| Tableau Prep Flow | .tfl | Files with the .tfl extension contain the steps for data cleaning, transformation, and preparation created in Tableau Prep. |
| Tableau Server Offline Activation Request | .tlq | A file from Tableau Server used to request offline activation from Tableau’s website. |
| Tableau Server Offline Activation Response | .tlf | A file received from Tableau’s site that allows offline activation. |