LinkedIn does not let you export search results directly. A Chrome extension bridges that gap. Here is the fastest, cleanest way to get a search into a spreadsheet in 2026.
Step by step
1. Create a free Leadsforlinked account and install the Chrome extension. 2. Run any LinkedIn people search (free LinkedIn, Premium, or Sales Navigator all work). 3. Open the extension, pick a target audience and how many result pages to capture. 4. Export to CSV. The file is deduped with normalized names, ready for your CRM.
Without Sales Navigator
You do not need Sales Navigator. Leadsforlinked works on the standard LinkedIn search bar, so you can skip the roughly 100 EUR per month Sales Nav cost. Use Boolean operators to tighten your search, or try the free Boolean search generator.
Beyond the export
A CSV is the start, not the finish. With Leadsforlinked you can skip the export entirely and load the same leads into a multi-step campaign, then track replies in the pipeline, so there is no re-import step. The export is always there when you need a file for another system.
Frequently asked questions
Can you export LinkedIn search results to CSV?
Yes, with a Chrome extension. Run a search, capture it with the Leadsforlinked extension, and export a deduped CSV. LinkedIn has no native export.
Do you need Sales Navigator to export search results?
No. Leadsforlinked works on standard LinkedIn search, so you avoid the Sales Navigator cost. Sales Nav is supported but optional.
Is exporting LinkedIn data to CSV free?
Your first 100 leads are free with no card. Paid plans add unlimited scraping from 14 EUR per month.