Plain-text files containing the SQL commands needed to recreate the database.
pg_dump -h [host_address] -U [username] -Fc [database_name] > backup_file.dump Method 2: Downloading Backups from Cloud Providers
📌 Don't rely on manual downloads. Use cron jobs or specialized backup software to trigger exports. postgresql download backup
Run this command in your terminal to stream the database content directly to a local file:
For larger databases, use the custom format. It allows for parallel restores and is generally much smaller: Plain-text files containing the SQL commands needed to
In the field, click the folder icon to choose a local path and name. Select your desired Format (Plain, Custom, or Tar). Click Backup to begin the download process. Restoring Your Downloaded Backup
This will save a latest.dump file directly to your current directory. Method 3: Downloading via GUI Tools (pgAdmin 4) Run this command in your terminal to stream
This guide covers the essential methods for generating, downloading, and restoring PostgreSQL backups using native tools and cloud environments. Understanding Backup Types in PostgreSQL