How to save command output to file using Command Prompt or PowerShell
If you want to export a command output to a file, in this guide, we’ll show you how on PowerShell and Command Prompt.
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On Windows 11 and 10, the ability to save the Command Prompt or PowerShell command output to a text file can be helpful in many situations. For instance, exporting the command output for analysis is convenient for troubleshooting a problem. You can also print the return of a command to a text file to save a configuration for documentation purposes and more.
You can always select and right-click the content to copy the output to the clipboard and paste it to a text file. However, the approach requires additional steps, which you can avoid with a single command using the redirected output to the file function.
This guide will walk you through the steps to save the command output to a text file on Command Prompt or PowerShell onWindows 11. (The instructions will also work on Windows 10.)
How to save command output to file using Command Prompt
To save the command output to a text file with Command Prompt, use these steps:
In the command, change"YOUR-COMMAND"with your command and"c:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\OUTPUT.txt"with the path and file name to store the output.
This example exports the system technical specifications to the “laptop_tech_specs.txt” file:systeminfo > C:\laptop_tech_specs.txt
In the command, change"YOUR-COMMAND"with your command and"c:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\OUTPUT.txt"with the path and filename to store and view the output.
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This example exports the system technical specifications to the “laptop_tech_specs.txt” file and prints the information on the screen:systeminfo > C:\laptop_tech_specs.txt | type C:\laptop_tech_specs.txt
Once you complete the steps, the command output will be saved into the text file, which you can review or share with tech support.
How to save command output to file using PowerShell
To save the command output to a text file with PowerShell on Windows 11 orWindows 10, use these steps:
In the command, change"YOUR-COMMAND"with your command and “c:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\OUTPUT.txt” with the path and file name to store the output.
This example exports the IP address configuration to the “laptop_network_settings.txt” file:ipconfig | Out-File -FilePath C:\laptop_network_settings.txt
In the command, change"c:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\OUTPUT.txt"with the path and file name with the output content.
This example shows the contents of the “laptop_network_settings.txt” file:Get-Content -Path C:\laptop_network_settings.txt
After you complete the steps, PowerShell will save the result into a text file on your specified location.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
