diff --git a/data/interfaces/default/export_modal.html b/data/interfaces/default/export_modal.html
index 89b2b8b0..7e8edd26 100644
--- a/data/interfaces/default/export_modal.html
+++ b/data/interfaces/default/export_modal.html
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ DOCUMENTATION :: END
     $("#export_metadata").click(function() {
         var section_id = $('#section_id').val();
         var rating_key = $('#rating_key').val();
-        var file_format = $('#file_format').val();
+        var file_format = $('#file_format option:selected').val();
 
         $.ajax({
             url: 'export_metadata',