# Exporting Your Data Source: https://support.exposure.co/en/articles/13275941-exporting-your-data/ ## **📦 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** 1. Go to **Settings → Account** 2. Scroll to the **Exports** section 3. Click **Start Export** 4. 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** 1. Go to **Settings → Account** 2. Scroll to the **Exports** section 3. Click **Start Full Export** 4. Wait while your photos download (you’ll see a progress bar) 5. 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 [support@exposure.co]() 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** 1. Open any story in the editor 2. Click the Story Options button. 3. Scroll down to find **Export Story** 4. 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** 1. Go to **Subscribers** (from your dashboard) 2. Click **Download .CSV** ## **What You’ll Get** A CSV file that opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app: ``` Email,Name,Added john@example.com,John Smith,1704067200 jane@example.com,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: 1. Use **Per-Story Export** to back up stories one at a time 2. Contact [support@exposure.co]() 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 [support@exposure.co]() For large accounts (1000+ photos), we can run a server-side export for you—just let us know! * * * ## Need help? Use the [Exposure contact form]().