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Import and export files

You can export Penpot files to your computer and import them from your computer to your projects.

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Penpot file formats

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There are two different formats in which you can import/export Penpot files. A standard one and a binary one. You always have the chance to use both for any file.

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Penpot file (.penpot).

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The fast one. Binary Penpot specific.

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Standard file (.zip).

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The open one. A compressed file that includes SVG and JSON.

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Export Penpot files

Exporting files is useful for many reasons. Sometimes you want to have a backup of your files and sometimes it is useful to share Penpot files with a user that does not belong to one of your teams, or you want to have a backup of your files outside Penpot, both SaaS (design.penpot.app) or at a self-hosted instance.

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The import option is at the projects menu. Press “Import files” and then select one or more .penpot files to import. You can import a .zip file as well.

Import penpot file

Right before importing the files to your project, you’ll still have the opportunity to review the items to be imported, have the information about the ones that can not be imported and also the chance to discard files.

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Penpot file format

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Penpot export to a unique format that streamline the import and export of files and assets by being more efficient and interoperable.

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Unlike other design tools, Penpot's format is built on standard languages. The exported file is essentially a ZIP archive containing binary assets (such as bitmap and vector images) alongside a readable JSON structure. By avoiding proprietary formats, Penpot empowers users with autonomy from specific tools while enabling seamless third-party integrations.

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Deprecated Penpot file formats

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These formats can only be exported from version 2.3 or earlier versions, but can be imported to any Penpot version

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There are two different deprecated Penpot file formats in which you can import/export Penpot files. A standard one and a binary one. You always have the chance to use both for any file.

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[Deprecated] Penpot file (.penpot).

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The fast one. Binary Penpot specific.

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[Deprecated] Standard file (.zip).

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The open one. A compressed file that includes SVG and JSON.

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