📦 Export Options at a Glance
Export Type | What's Included | Best For |
Writing Export | Text content only | Quick backups, archiving your writing |
Full Export | Text + all photos | Complete account backup |
Per-Story Export | Single story + its photos | Sharing or backing up specific stories |
Subscriber Export | Email list as CSV | Moving subscribers to other platforms |
Writing Export (Text Only)
Get a lightweight backup of all your story content in seconds.
What's Included
✅ Story titles, subtitles, and published dates
✅ Categories and location information
✅ All written content from each story
✅ Footnotes and metadata
✅ Enjoy counts
How to Export
Go to Settings → Account
Scroll to the Exports section
Click Start Export
Your download will begin automatically
What You'll Get
A ZIP file organized into two folders:
exposure_stories_2024-01-15.zip ├── Published/ │ ├── 2024-01-10_my-paris-trip.txt │ ├── 2024-01-05_winter-portraits.txt │ └── ... └── Drafts/ ├── upcoming-project.txt └── ...
Each text file contains the story's metadata and all written content in an easy-to-read format.
Full Export (With Photos)
Back up your entire portfolio—stories and photos together.
What's Included
✅ Everything from Writing Export
✅ All your photos (high-quality, 2000px versions)
✅ Photos organized in folders by story
✅ Photo captions preserved in the text file
How to Export
Go to Settings → Account
Scroll to the Exports section
Click Start Full Export
Wait while your photos download (you'll see a progress bar)
Your ZIP file will download when complete
What You'll Get
exposure_full_export_2024-01-15.zip ├── Published/ │ └── 2024-01-10_my-paris-trip/ │ ├── story.txt │ └── photos/ │ ├── 001_eiffel-tower.jpg │ ├── 002_cafe-scene.jpg │ └── ... └── Drafts/ └── ...
⏱️ How Long Does It Take?
Expect roughly 1-2 seconds per photo. A 100-photo account takes about 2-3 minutes.
⚠️ Large Accounts (500+ Photos)
Browser-based exports work best for accounts with up to 500 photos. If you have more:
Option 1: Use Per-Story Export to back up stories individually
Option 2: Contact [email protected] for a server-side export
Per-Story Export
Export individual stories with all their photos—perfect for sharing or archiving specific work.
How to Export
Open any story in the editor
Click the Story Options button.
Scroll down to find Export Story
Click Export This Story
What You'll Get
my-story-slug_export.zip ├── story.txt └── photos/ ├── 001_photo-name.jpg ├── 002_another-photo.jpg └── ...
Why Use This?
✅ No photo limit—works for stories with any number of images
✅ Perfect for sharing a complete story with clients or collaborators
✅ Great for backing up your most important work first
Subscriber Export (Business Plan)
Download your email subscriber list as a CSV file.
What's Included
✅ Email addresses
✅ Subscriber names (when available)
✅ Subscription dates
How to Export
Go to Subscribers (from your dashboard)
Click Download .CSV
What You'll Get
A CSV file that opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app:
Email,Name,Added [email protected],John Smith,1704067200 [email protected],Jane Doe,1704153600
Note: Subscriber export requires a Business plan subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the export take?
Writing Export: Usually just a few seconds
Full Export: 1-2 seconds per photo (100 photos ≈ 2-3 minutes)
Per-Story Export: Depends on photo count in that story
What if my export fails?
Just try again! If photos fail to download, the export will continue and tell you how many couldn't be included. You can retry or export those stories individually.
Can I export videos and audio?
Currently, exports include images only. Videos and audio files are excluded to keep file sizes manageable.
What format are the photos?
Photos are downloaded as high-quality JPEGs at 2000px width—the same quality you see on your site.
Can I import my export somewhere else?
Yes! The export creates standard files:
Text files can be opened in any text editor
Photos are standard JPEG/PNG files ready for any platform
I have thousands of photos. What should I do?
For accounts over 500 photos:
Use Per-Story Export to back up stories one at a time
Contact [email protected] for a server-side export of your entire account
Tips for Successful Exports
💡 Keep the browser tab open during Full Export—closing it will stop the download
💡 Use Chrome or Firefox for best results with large exports
💡 Export important stories first using Per-Story Export before doing a full account backup
💡 Check your downloads folder if you don't see the ZIP file appear
Need Help?
Having trouble with your export? We're here to help!
📧 Email us at [email protected]
For large accounts (1000+ photos), we can run a server-side export for you—just let us know!