What does a SnippetCraft export contain?

SnippetCraft exports the complete library as a portable .snippets file for backup or transfer.

What happens to duplicates during import?

Duplicate-safe import skips existing items and reports what was added or skipped.

Is export useful when sync is enabled?

Yes. Export provides a separate portable snapshot you control and can store with your normal backups.

Import and export snippets

Your text library should remain portable.

Export the complete SnippetCraft library as a .snippets file for backup or transfer. Import it later on another Mac with duplicate-safe handling and a clear report of what changed.

Download free for Mac Import and export guide

Complete library exportDuplicate-safe importClear result report

LIBRARY.SNIPPETS

Folders and snippetsIncluded

Import result42 added

Existing items3 skipped

StatusComplete ✓

Portable by design

Back up, move, and restore the complete library.

A reusable text library can represent years of accumulated work. Export gives you a portable copy you can store and move independently.

Create a controlled backup

Save the complete library as a file and include it in your normal backup routine.

Move to another Mac

Transfer the export file and import it into SnippetCraft on the destination computer.

Avoid accidental duplicates

Existing items are skipped during duplicate-safe import, and the result report explains the outcome.

Backup practice

Export before a major library change.

Create a fresh snapshot before reorganizing many folders, importing another library, or migrating to a new Mac.

Use a dated filename so snapshots are easy to distinguish.
Store the export somewhere included in your regular backups.
Protect the file if snippets contain private or customer information.
Review the import report before assuming every item was added.

SnippetCraft-Library-2026-08-11.snippets Import complete 42 added 3 skipped as existing 0 failed Review → archive backup

Portable workflow

Move the library with confidence.

01 · EXPORT

Create the file

Export the complete library and give the file a clear, dated name.

02 · PROTECT

Store it safely

Move the file through a trusted location appropriate for the content it contains.

03 · IMPORT

Review the result

Import on the destination Mac and check the added, skipped, and failed counts.

Common questions

Import and export FAQ

What is exported?

The complete library is saved as a portable .snippets file.

How are duplicates handled?

Existing items are skipped, and a report shows what was added or skipped.

Why export if I use sync?

Export creates a separate portable snapshot that you control and can archive.