How to Back Up Your Excalidraw Task Board

Since Excalidraw stores data in your browser, you must back up manually to prevent data loss. Follow these steps at least once a week:

Step-by-Step Backup Procedure

  1. Open your task board at https://excalidraw.com.
  2. In the top-right menu, click “Export” (🡒 icon).

  3. Choose one or both of the following:

    • “Export to .excalidraw” (Recommended for re-editing)

      • This saves a file that you can later load back into Excalidraw.

    • “Export to .png / .svg” (Optional for static image backups)

      • Useful for sharing or archiving visual snapshots.
  4. Save the file with a clear name, such as: taskboard_2025-07-09.excalidraw
  5. Upload the file to a shared folder (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, Git repo) for your team.

If you’re using a live collaboration room:

  1. Click “Live Collaboration” and copy the generated link.
  2. Save this link in your team’s documentation/chat.
  3. Note: This link does not provide version history — still export backups regularly.

Important Notes

  • Do not rely on your browser to store data across weeks. Local storage can be cleared without warning.
  • Make a backup before closing the browser or switching devices.
  • Only the .excalidraw file format allows full recovery.