Backup & Restore

Settings

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What this page is for

Backups export notes, transcription history, and common settings to a local file—useful when replacing a machine or recovering from mistakes. Restore replaces all workspace data on this device. Read carefully before confirming.

Open from Settings → Backup & Restore (exact label may vary by locale).

Included in a backup

Notes and transcription text
Task and run history
AI chat history
Dictation, watch-folder, space, and link-transcription records
Common app settings

Not included

Raw recordings and source media files (large; stay on disk)
Downloaded speech models (re-downloadable)
Caches and temp files
Files you already exported (SRT, etc.)

API keys, AI/translation service settings, and user tokens are excluded by default. To include them, enable encrypted backup and opt in to sensitive data.

Encryption

Optional password; it cannot be recovered if lost.
Encrypted backups require the password on restore.
Sensitive data requires encryption.

Before you restore

Restore overwrites every workspace—irreversible.
Stop active transcription, recording, or similar tasks first.
The app may restart when restore finishes.
Backups from newer app versions may require an update; older backups may trigger migration on restart.

FAQ

Can I store backups in cloud drives?
Yes—mind encryption and privacy; check file size limits.

Single-workspace migration only?
Backups are full-database snapshots today; use workspace tools or support for partial moves.

Same as caption export?
No—export writes subtitle/text files; backup is an app data package.