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The MovingBox ZIP archive is the restorable, portable export for backups, transfers, and sharing. It contains CSV data and photos. A printable Box contents list is a separate PDF label, not an importable backup.

Download Sample Export

See what a MovingBox export looks like with this example file
In 2026.2.0, exports preserve nested locations, Box identifiers, People & Businesses relationships, lifecycle fields, heirs, and currency codes. You can also start an Export Archive action through Shortcuts.

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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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