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Import, Export & Backup

Export your notes as Markdown, import Markdown files, import and export bookmarks, and create full backups of your entire library.

Exporting a single note

  1. Open the note in the editor.
  2. Click the Export as Markdown button (downward arrow icon) in the top toolbar, at the same level as the note title.

A .md file is downloaded to your device containing the full note content.

Importing Markdown files

You can import .md, .markdown, or .txt files as new notes:

  1. Switch to the Notes view on the dashboard.
  2. Click the Import Markdown button (upward arrow icon) in the top bar.
  3. Select one or more files from your device.

StashSync.app converts each file to a rich-text note. Standard Markdown formatting (headings, bold, lists, code blocks, blockquotes) is preserved. Complex or non-standard formatting may not survive the conversion perfectly.

Bookmarks Import & Export

Open Settings → select the Bookmarks tab.

Export bookmarks as HTML

Click Download next to Bookmarks (.html) to export all your bookmarks in standard Netscape HTML format. The file is grouped by stash and can be imported directly into Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or any browser that supports bookmark import.

This format is for portability only and cannot be used to restore data into StashSync.app — use the .json backup for that.

Import bookmarks

Drag and drop an .html or .json file onto the drop zone, or click to browse. StashSync.app accepts:

  • Browser bookmark exports (Chrome, Firefox, Safari — standard Netscape .html format)
  • Previous StashSync bookmark exports (.html or .json)

Imported bookmarks are merged into your existing library. A toast confirms how many bookmarks were added.

Backup & Restore

Open Settings (gear icon in the sidebar) → select the Backup tab.

Download a full backup

Click Download next to StashSync Backup (.json) to export all your notes, bookmarks, stashes, and tags as a single restorable .json file.

Backups do not include uploaded file binaries. Files remain in cloud storage.

Export all notes as Markdown

Click Download next to Notes (.zip of .md files) to get a ZIP archive containing every note as an individual Markdown file. This format is useful for portability but cannot be used to restore data into StashSync.app — use the .json backup for that.

Restore from a backup

In the Restore section, drag and drop a .json backup file onto the drop zone, or click the zone to browse and select a file. StashSync.app merges the backup into your current library and shows a summary toast ("Restored X notes, X bookmarks, X stashes, X tags").

Restoring from backup merges data — it does not replace your current library. If you want a clean restore, empty your library before importing.

Cloud Backup (Pro)

Pro users get automatic server-side backups accessible from any device.

Schedule

In the Cloud Backup section, set a Frequency — Off, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly — to run automatic backups on a schedule.

Manual backup

Click Backup Now to create a cloud backup immediately, regardless of your schedule setting.

Downloading cloud backups

The Latest Backup section shows the most recent cloud backup with its date, time, and file size. Click Download to save it to your device. Previous backups are listed under Backup History and can also be downloaded individually.

Backup tips

  • Download a full .json backup before major changes (bulk deletes, reorganization).
  • Store backups in a separate location (cloud drive, external storage) for disaster recovery.
  • Each backup is a full snapshot — there is no incremental or version history within a single file.