> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.raindrop.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Export & backup

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Your data is yours.
You can download everything at any time — the whole account, a single collection, or just a few selected items — and move it to another app, back to your browser, or to a different Raindrop.io account.

Available formats are **HTML**, **CSV**, and **TXT**.

<Check>Not sure which format to pick? Choose **HTML** — it produces a Netscape Bookmarks file supported by all browsers and most third-party apps.</Check>

## Backing up the whole account

All your bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, and notes — keep as a safety copy or use to move to another service.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Go to [Settings → Backups](https://app.raindrop.io/settings/backups).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Create new**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Wait for an email notification, then download the files from the same page.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    *(Optional)* To restore from a backup see [Import](/import).
  </Step>
</Steps>

The backup covers everything except [uploaded files](/files) (PDFs, images, etc.) — those are stored separately and can be downloaded as a ZIP archive, as described below.

<Accordion title="How do I download uploaded files?">
  [Uploaded files](/files) (PDFs, images, etc.) are not included in the backup. To download them separately:

  <Steps>
    <Step>
      Open **All bookmarks** in the [web app](https://app.raindrop.io).
    </Step>

    <Step>
      Click **Export → ZIP**. The archive will contain all original files across your collections.
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</Accordion>

## Automatic daily backups

<Note>Requires a [Pro subscription](/premium-features).</Note>

If you accidentally delete something or want to roll back recent changes, automatic backups have you covered.
With a Pro plan, a backup is created once a day when you make changes.

Up to 30 recent backups are kept in your account at [Settings → Backups](https://app.raindrop.io/settings/backups) — pick any of them and [restore](/import) to get your data back.

Optionally, backups can also be sent to your cloud storage — enable each provider under **Cloud backup** on the same page.

| Service            | Where files are stored                                                  |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Dropbox            | `/Apps/Raindrop.io`                                                     |
| Google Drive       | Root folder (as `Raindrop.io-Export.html` and `Raindrop.io-Export.csv`) |
| Microsoft OneDrive | `/Apps/Raindrop.io`                                                     |

## Exporting a collection

If you don't need the whole account, you can export just a collection or a handful of selected bookmarks.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Web & Desktop">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open the collection you want to export.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Export** and choose a format.

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      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open the collection you want to export.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Tap **Select** in the toolbar.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Tap **Select all** in the toolbar.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Tap **Actions** → **Share**.

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      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    Not available yet.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Exporting selected bookmarks

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Web & Desktop">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Hover over items and click the checkbox to select them.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Export** in the toolbar and choose a format.

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        </Frame>
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open a collection and tap **Select** in the toolbar.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Tap the bookmarks you want to export.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Tap **Actions** → **Share**.

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          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/raindropio-0c6b7ca1/g7d24I8ROfahz7TM/assets/ios-batch-actions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g7d24I8ROfahz7TM&q=85&s=f3a98ef5cdd8f0079405739c0112797d" style={{maxHeight: '333px'}} width="1340" height="1998" data-path="assets/ios-batch-actions.png" />
        </Frame>
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    Not available yet.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Exporting highlights

Highlights from a single bookmark can be exported as a **text** or **CSV** file.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Web & Desktop">
    Open a bookmark → **Highlights** → **Export** icon.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iOS">
    Not available yet.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    Not available yet.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Which format should I choose?">
    **HTML** is the most universal — any browser or bookmark manager can import it. **CSV** is convenient for spreadsheets and data analysis. **TXT** is a plain list of URLs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I export from a mobile device?">
    Export and backup are available in the web app. Open [app.raindrop.io](https://app.raindrop.io) in a mobile browser to access them.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Import" icon="cloud-arrow-up" iconType="duotone" href="/import">
    Import bookmarks from a file or browser
  </Card>

  <Card title="Transfer & delete" icon="truck" iconType="duotone" href="/transfer">
    Move data between accounts or remove your account
  </Card>
</CardGroup>