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# Export

## Can I backup my data in a local drive outside Ente?
## How can I backup my data in a local drive outside Ente?

Yes! You can use our CLI tool or our desktop app to set up exports of your data
to your local drive. This way, you can use Ente in your day to day use, but will
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needing to run any other cron jobs. See
[migration/export](/photos/migration/export/) for more details.

## Does the exported data from Ente photos preserve the same folder and album structure as in the app?
## Does the exported data preserve folder structure?

When you export your data for local backup, it will maintain the exact structure
how you have set up within Ente. The exported data will reflect the same photos
and album structure intact.
Yes. When you export your data for local backup, it will maintain the exact
album structure how you have set up within Ente.

## Does the exported data preserve metadata?

Yes, the metadata is written out to a separate JSON file during export. Note
that the original is not modified. For more details, see the [description of the
exported metadata](https://help.ente.io/photos/faq/photo-dates#export).

## Can I do a 2-way sync?

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If you run into any issues during your data export, please reach out to
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) and we will be happy to help you!

Note that we also provide a
[CLI tool](https://github.com/ente-io/ente/tree/main/cli#export) to export your
data. Please find more details [here](/photos/faq/export).
Note that we also provide a [CLI
tool](https://github.com/ente-io/ente/tree/main/cli#export) to export your data.
You can find more information about the export in the [export
FAQ](/photos/faq/export).

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