Export your data

One button downloads a copy of your data as a single file. It is free on every plan and you can do it as often as you like, a few times an hour.

Download your file#

1. 1

   Open Settings and go to Security & data

   On a computer, click the round button with your initial at the top right (the Account menu), choose Settings, then click Security & data in the list on the left. On a phone, tap your profile picture at the top right, then scroll to the bottom of the page.

   

   You'll see: Your data sits above the Danger zone.

2. 2

   Press Export all data

   Your browser saves a file named recipeclip-export- and today's date, such as recipeclip-export-2026-10-07.json. It goes to your usual Downloads place.

   

   You'll see: The button says Exporting… for a few seconds, then a note says Your data is downloading.

3. 3

   Open or keep the file

   The file is plain text in a format called JSON. Keep it somewhere safe as a backup. Programs and developers can read it too.

   You'll see: The file opens in any text editor or in your browser.

What is in the file#

• Recipes. Every recipe that is not in the trash: title, description, servings, prep and cook time, your notes, the source link, the photo link, its own list of tags, nutrition numbers and whether it is public or private. Each recipe also holds its ingredients (name, amount, unit and the line as written) and its steps in order.
• Tags. A separate list of your tag names and colours. Each recipe also carries its own tags.
• Meal plans. Each planned meal with its date, meal type and recipe.
• Cooking log. Each time you logged a recipe as cooked, with your rating and note.
• Pantry. Every pantry item.
• You. Your account email and the date and time of the export.

You will also see some extra fields: a version number, your user id, and meal plans that hold only a recipe id.

What is not in the file#

• Collections, the grocery list and your nutrition diary entries.
• The photo files themselves. The file has links to your photos.
• Recipes in the trash. Restore them first if you want them included. See Delete and restore recipes.
• Comments and your household's shared data.

Common questions#

The export did not download.#

If the export is blocked or fails, a note says Couldn't build your export. Your data is safe — try again. Press the button again. Exports are limited to a few an hour, so if it keeps failing, wait a while. Also check your browser's Downloads list and that downloads from RecipeClip are allowed.

Can I import the file back into RecipeClip?#

No. The file is a copy for you to keep. To bring recipes in, see Save a recipe from a link or video.

Should I export before deleting my account?#

Yes. Deleting an account cannot be undone. See Delete your account.