How to back up and export your snippets
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.