# How to back up and export your snippets

> Export a complete, versioned backup of your KeyPaste library and inbox — for free. Learn what's included and how to restore.

Your data is yours. KeyPaste lets you export a complete backup of your library and inbox at any time — it's a free feature, not a Pro gate.

## Export your data

- **On iPhone / iPad:** open Settings inside KeyPaste and choose the export option.
- **On Mac:** use **File → Export…**, or the Export option in Settings.

You can choose one of three scopes: **All content**, **Library only**, or **Inbox only** (All content is the default).

## What the backup contains

The export produces a versioned `KeyPaste Export.keypaste-export` file — a zip package containing a manifest, your data, and an attachments folder. It covers:

- Library snippets and Inbox entries
- Attachments (text, rich text, images, files)
- Tags and their order, folders, and folder ordering

Some things are intentionally left out because they are device- or account-specific: the import queue, keyboard/Widget snapshots, internal CloudKit state, deletion records, purchase status, the current system clipboard, caches, and local preferences.

## Why it matters

A free, complete export means **no lock-in**. You can move your data, keep an offline copy, or archive it — without a subscription and without trusting a third-party server. KeyPaste stores everything locally and syncs only through your own iCloud.

## Related

- [How to sync your clipboard between iPhone and Mac](/guides/sync-clipboard-iphone-mac/)
- [How to use KeyPaste with Siri and Shortcuts](/guides/use-keypaste-with-siri-shortcuts/)