Withdata Software

Tool to unload MySQL TEXT (CLOB) data to files in MacOS

MySQL doesn’t have a native CLOB (Character Large Object) data type exactly like some other databases such as Oracle. MySQL offers the TEXT family of data types, which can be considered similar to CLOB. The LONGTEXT type can store up to 4GB of text data.

Sometimes you need to unload MySQL TEXT (CLOB) data to files, you can use Withdata DBBlobEditor as MySQL TEXT (CLOB) unloader.

Unload MySQL TEXT (CLOB) Using Withdata DBBlobEditor

Works GREAT in 2025.

Can run in GUI mode, Step by Step, just a few mouse clicks.

Can run in CLI (Command Line Interface), for Scheduled Tasks and Streams, for Automation.


Set scheduled tasks for exporting MySQL TEXT (CLOB) data to files

After exporting MySQL TEXT (CLOB) data to files in Command Line, then you can schedule and automate "Unload MySQL TEXT (CLOB)" conversion task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for "Unload MySQL TEXT (CLOB)" conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task: On Linux/macOS, use Crontab. On Windows, use scheduled task.

FAQ

How long does it take to unload MySQL TEXT (CLOB)?

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