Back up and recover data
Create backups, import saved data, and restore automated backups
Use these options to protect your CYC Annotate data or recover a previous version.
Before you begin
Create a backup before restoring or resetting the app. Restoring replaces your current data.
Create a backup
Go to Main → Advanced → Export Data.
Recovery Assistant creates a ZIP file containing your settings, whiteboards, and related data.
Restore a saved backup
Choose Import Data and select a ZIP backup.
Importing replaces all current app data.
Restore an automated backup
Open automated backups
Go to Main → Advanced → Restore Automated Backup.
Choose a backup
Select a previous automated backup.
Confirm the restore
Review the backup, then confirm the restore.
Restoring overwrites your current data.
Importing and restoring replace current data. Create a backup first if needed.
Last updated on 12 October 2026