[Home](./index.md) > [@firebase/database](./database.md) > [DataSnapshot](./database.datasnapshot.md) > [exportVal](./database.datasnapshot.exportval.md) ## DataSnapshot.exportVal() method Exports the entire contents of the DataSnapshot as a JavaScript object. The `exportVal()` method is similar to `val()`, except priority information is included (if available), making it suitable for backing up your data. Signature: ```typescript exportVal(): any; ``` Returns: any The DataSnapshot's contents as a JavaScript value (Object, Array, string, number, boolean, or `null`).