Title: Export the value returned by a PHP function: maybe_unserialize Last modified: April 21, 2023 --- # Export the value returned by a PHP function: maybe_unserialize * Resolved [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/) * (@tonyrobertsacer) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/) * Hi, * I am trying to use the ‘Export the value returned by a PHP function’ feature to unserialize data on export using the maybe_unserialize php function. * The preview unserializes the fields properly, but in the export file the fields are blank. * Have I done something wrong or is this a bug? Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total) * Plugin Author [vjinfotech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vjinfotech/) * (@vjinfotech) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16674389) * Hi, * Thanks for getting in touch. * unserialize gives array as output and csv not supported array format. So i suggest change back to other format like json format or other format * Let me know if you have any questions * Thanks and have a nice day * Thread Starter [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/) * (@tonyrobertsacer) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16674595) * Thanks very much for the super fast reply! * I’ve tried all formats, actually, and none export this data. json, xls, xlsx, csv, and ods contain blank fields, the XML drops them (because they are empty). I put “maybe_unserialize” into the “Export the value returned by a PHP function” field. * The field data in preview without “maybe_unserialize” set (note that this is what exports) is as follows: * a:1:{i:0;s:9:”Australia”;} * Here is the same field in preview with “maybe_unserialize” set: * Australia - This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/). * Plugin Author [vjinfotech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vjinfotech/) * (@vjinfotech) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16677228) * Hi, * please mail me on [support@vjinfotech.com](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/support@vjinfotech.com?output_format=md) with your issue with details. i will guide you as soon as possible * let me know if you still have any questions. * Thanks and have a nice day * Thread Starter [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/) * (@tonyrobertsacer) * [3 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16753147) * Thanks very much. I did mail you on 24 April 2023 and then again on 5 May 2023 but haven’t had a reply. Are you able to confirm you received my emails? * Plugin Author [vjinfotech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vjinfotech/) * (@vjinfotech) * [3 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16759589) * Hi, * Sorry for late reply. * I have checked we received your all mails. * we give you update soon * Thanks * Thread Starter [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/) * (@tonyrobertsacer) * [3 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16805457) * Hi, any further update? We want to buy the pro version for our sites to get the ACF compatibility, but not if we can’t deal with serialized fields. * Thanks, * Tony - This reply was modified 3 years ago by [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/). * Thread Starter [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/) * (@tonyrobertsacer) * [2 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16835407) * Hi, * I’ve been thinking about this issue, and have uncovered the issue. While reviewing the features in the pro version (per my post, above) I noticed that ACF support is included. The fields that aren’t correctly unserializing are ACF fields. * We’ve just purchased the pro plugin, and they are unserializing as expected. * Apologies for this, and FYI in case anyone else comes across a similar issue. * Cheers, Tony Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total) The topic ‘Export the value returned by a PHP function: maybe_unserialize’ is closed to new replies. * ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-import-export-lite/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=2129449) * [WP Import Export Lite](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-import-export-lite/) * [Support Threads](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-import-export-lite/) * [Active Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-import-export-lite/active/) * [Unresolved Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-import-export-lite/unresolved/) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-import-export-lite/reviews/) * 7 replies * 2 participants * Last reply from: [Tony Roberts](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tonyrobertsacer/) * Last activity: [2 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-the-value-returned-by-a-php-function-maybe_unserialize/#post-16835407) * Status: resolved