Move a table between bases

Airtable doesn’t offer a native “move table to another base” button. Use one of these practical workarounds.

Easiest: Sync → Unsync pattern

From the source table, create a shared view → “Sync data to another base”
In the target base, add a synced table from that source
Duplicate the synced table to a regular table or copy its data into a new native table
Disable sync if you no longer need it; the copied data remains

Advantages: Field types are preserved better than with CSV, minimal setup.

CSV route

In the source, export the view as CSV
In the target, create a table from CSV or use CSV Import

Caveat: You’ll need to recreate complex field types: Formulas, Linked records, Lookups, Rollups, Attachments settings.

Copy‑paste

Select all rows (Cmd/Ctrl+A) → Copy
Paste into a new table in the target base

Good for small/simple tables. Same caveats as CSV.

Tips

If building a brand‑new base, consider duplicating the entire base and deleting unneeded tables
To keep views, consider the “share view” approach; views themselves aren’t directly portable otherwise
Rebuild linked relationships by importing parent tables first and using stable keys

FAQ

Can I move a table to another base without losing linked records?

No. Linked record relationships are base-specific and do not survive any transfer method. After moving the table data via Sync, CSV, or copy-paste, you must rebuild linked record fields manually in the target base.

Does duplicating a base copy everything?

Yes. Duplicating an entire base preserves tables, views, field types, linked relationships, formulas, and automations. If you only need to move one table, this approach creates extra cleanup, but it preserves structure completely.

Will my automations transfer when I move a table?

No. Automations are tied to the original base and do not carry over. You will need to recreate them in the target base after moving the table data.

Send data to the right base from the start

Moving tables usually means data landed in the wrong base. Filla forms write directly to any Airtable base and table you connect. Set up the form once, and every submission goes exactly where it belongs.

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References

Community answer outlining the lack of direct move and the working alternatives (Sync, CSV, copy-paste): Can you move a table to a different base?

Airtable: Move a Table to Another Base (3 Ways)