Store and back up your work
Find your library location in Settings. Professional and Intelligent support custom folders and iCloud Drive.
- Back up the complete library to another drive or Time Machine.
- Create a book snapshot before major edits.
- Wait for iCloud Drive to finish syncing before switching devices.
Snapshots live in the library too. Keep an independent backup as well. Import and export require Professional or Intelligent.
Import a draft
Open Import/Export and choose an import format.
| Format | Result |
|---|---|
| TXT or Word (.docx) | Add chapters; headings can split the manuscript |
| FlowWrite book archive (.zip) | Restore a new book with its reference material, media, and history |
Organize a Word manuscript into chapters
- Keep the original Word file and choose a draft to import.
- Open Import/Export, select the Word (.docx) file, and choose heading-based splitting if needed.
- Check chapter titles, order, and division points after import.
- Review prose, paragraphs, and images before continuing to edit.
Complex formatting can differ between editing environments. Review the actual imported result. For an existing book, create a snapshot before bringing in new material.
Export your work
| Scope | Formats |
|---|---|
| Current chapter | TXT, Markdown, Word |
| Whole book | TXT, Word, EPUB, ZIP |
Word and EPUB offer layout, cover, and contents options. Exports create separate copies and leave the manuscript in your library in place.
Choose Word for further editing or editable submissions, and EPUB to check the reading experience. Open the exported file in the appropriate app and check chapters, paragraphs, and images before sharing it.
Keep a book archive for future work
A FlowWrite book archive (.zip) keeps the book and its related material and can be restored as a new book. Word and EPUB exports support editing, reading, and sharing. A complete library backup also preserves data stored at library scope.
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