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Backup & Restore

Manage your snippet library, export backups, and migrate machines.

Because Snipset operates entirely offline, you are in full control of your data. This means there is no cloud sync to save you if your hard drive crashes. Learning how to properly export and backup your database is critical.

Where is Data Stored?

Snipset stores all your snippets, groups, clipboard history, statistics, and AI chat history in a single SQLite database file.

  • Main Database (Windows): C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Snipset\snipset.db
  • Local Backups (Windows): C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Snipset\backups
  • While you can copy the database manually, using the built-in automated and manual backup tools is much safer and guarantees data integrity.

Automated Backups

By default, Snipset safely manages your data behind the scenes.

  • Daily Routine: Snipset runs an automated backup maintenance cycle every 24 hours.
  • Single Latest Archive: Snipset retains only the single most recent backup archive. Whenever a new backup is created (manually or via 24-hour maintenance), older backup files are automatically replaced to save disk space.
  • High Efficiency: Backups are aggressively compressed using the Deflate algorithm to minimize storage footprint.

Creating a Backup (Export)

To manually trigger a secure backup of your entire library:

  1. Open Backup Settings Navigate to Settings → System & Diagnostics → Backup & Restore.
  2. Click "Create Backup" Snipset instantly generates a backup_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.zip archive in your local backups directory.
  3. Reveal in Explorer You can instantly open the backup location in your file manager by clicking the 📂 Show in Explorer button next to any saved backup.
Best Practice: Use the 📂 button to locate your `.zip` backups, then copy the latest one to a cloud storage folder (like Google Drive or Dropbox) so it is safe if your physical machine breaks.

Restoring a Backup (Import)

If you are moving to a new computer, or recovering from a crash:

  • Navigate to Settings → System & Diagnostics → Backup & Restore.
  • Click Restore (♻️) next to any available backup on your list.
  • Warning: Restoring a backup will completely overwrite your current library. Any new snippets you created since that backup was made will be permanently deleted.
  • Snipset verifies the internal checksum of the backup to ensure it hasn't been corrupted before attempting the restore.

JSON / CSV Export

If you want to move your snippets to a different text expansion application (like AutoHotkey or TextExpander), the proprietary .zip backup file won't help you.

  • Use the Export as JSON or Export as CSV buttons.
  • This creates a raw text file containing only your text-based snippets (Keyword, Name, Description, Content).
  • Note: Media files (images, audio, video) and complex variables are not included in CSV/JSON exports, as other applications cannot process them.

Factory Reset (Danger)

At the bottom of the Data settings page is the Factory Reset button.

  • This will completely wipe your database, deleting all snippets, history, and statistics.
  • It will restore the application to the exact state it was in when you first installed it.
  • You must type "CONFIRM" in a dialog box to execute this action. This cannot be undone.
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