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