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Use exports and backups deliberately

What to consider when creating and sharing a file.

You initiate the process

You choose when to create export and backup files and where to save them.

The destination matters too

As soon as you store a file or share it with another app, that app’s storage, synchronization and privacy rules also apply. Check destination and recipient carefully.

Full backup and portable export

A full backup contains the encrypted database and depends on the key of the existing installation. It does not guarantee restoration after reinstalling the app or on another device.

Portable exports contain nutrition, body measurement and training data as readable JSON files in a ZIP archive. They do not include progress photos. Database encryption does not protect these exported files. Keep them in a protected location and check import requirements before changing devices.