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Export your inventory to create backups, transfer between devices, or share with others. Exports are ZIP files containing CSVs (items, locations, labels) and photos.

Download Sample Export

See what a MovingBox export looks like with this example file

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Export

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Export All Data

  1. Go to Settings → Sync and Data → Export Data
  2. Choose what to export (Items, Locations, Labels)
  3. Tap Export Data
  4. Save or share the ZIP file

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Export Selected Items

  1. In your inventory list, tap the selection icon
  2. Select items to export
  3. Tap the export button
  4. Save or share the ZIP file
Selected item exports include all locations and labels to maintain relationships.

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Import

Imports do not check for duplicates. Importing the same file multiple times will duplicate your data.
  1. Go to Settings → Sync and Data → Import Data
  2. Choose what to import (Items, Locations, Labels)
  3. Tap Continue and select your ZIP file
  4. Review the import summary when complete
Only import data previously exported from MovingBox. Generic CSV files or exports from other apps are not supported.

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Best Practices

  • Backup regularly - Export monthly and before major app updates or device transfers
  • Store securely - Keep backups in cloud storage and locally for redundancy
  • Avoid duplicates - Track what you’ve imported; delete old data before re-importing
  • Name files clearly - Use descriptive names with dates (e.g., MovingBox-Full-Backup-2025-01-15.zip)

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify the ZIP file isn’t corrupted
  • Check available storage for photos
  • Try importing data types separately
  • Cancel and retry
  • Verify photos exist in the export’s photos/ folder
  • Check ZIP file structure is intact
  • Confirm sufficient storage space
  • Enable at least one export option (Items, Locations, or Labels)
  • Verify you have data to export
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