How to Export Your Model File

PBI Model Intelligence accepts .pbit and .bim files. Here is how to create them.

Option 1: Power BI Template (.pbit) — Recommended

This is the easiest method. No extra tools needed.

  1. Open your report in Power BI Desktop.
  2. Go to File → Export → Power BI template.
  3. Enter an optional description and click OK.
  4. Save the .pbit file to your computer.
  5. Upload it here.

A .pbit file contains only your model metadata — table definitions, column names, DAX measures, M queries, and relationships. It does not contain any actual data values, row-level data, or financial figures.

Option 2: Model.bim file (Tabular Editor)

If you use Tabular Editor, you can export the model directly.

  1. Open your model in Tabular Editor (free or paid).
  2. Go to File → Save As.
  3. Save as Model.bim.
  4. Upload the .bim file here.

A .bim file is plain JSON containing the same model metadata as a .pbit. No data values are included.

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