> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.roboflow.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.roboflow.com/universe/download-a-universe-dataset.md).

# Download a Universe Dataset

You can download a Universe dataset in [any format supported by Roboflow](https://roboflow.com/formats).

You may want to download a dataset if you want to train a model in a notebook.

If you want to train a model in the cloud on Roboflow, we recommend [forking a Universe dataset](/universe/fork-a-universe-dataset.md) instead of downloading it. Forking a dataset lets you upload a dataset from Universe without downloading it to your computer and re-uploading it.

### How to Download a Universe Dataset

To download a Universe dataset, navigate to a dataset on Universe. Then, click "Dataset" in the left sidebar:

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You will be taken to a page where you can see information about the dataset, including the images in the dataset version, the dataset split, and the preprocessing and augmentation steps applied to the dataset:

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To download the dataset, click Download Dataset. A window will appear with options on how to download the dataset:

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There are three options:

* Train a model with this dataset: [Fork the dataset](/universe/fork-a-universe-dataset.md) into your workspace for use in training.
* Train from a portion of this dataset: Select specific images to import into an existing project.
* Download dataset: Download the full dataset as a ZIP file.

To download a dataset as a ZIP, select "Download dataset" then click "Continue".

You will then be able to choose into what format you want to export your data:

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There are two download options:

* Download as a ZIP
* Show download code

The "Show download code" option is ideal if you are going to train your model in a notebook.

If you download as a ZIP, a ZIP file will be prepared and start downloading.

If you opt to show a download code, you will see options for downloading your data in a notebook or in your terminal.

{% hint style="info" %}
All datasets are subject to the license described on the Universe project landing page. [Learn how to find the license under which a dataset is licensed](https://docs.roboflow.com/universe/find-a-dataset-on-universe#roboflow-universe-dataset-licenses).
{% endhint %}