Export files

You can export all of the files in a project or individual files from any branch, including the main branch, from the desktop app. All users invited to the project, both viewers and contributors, have the ability to export files. Exporting files can be done from an organization with an active subscription or one that is in read-only mode.

Exporting files can only be done from the Abstract desktop application and you must also have Sketch installed on your machine.

Export all files in an organization

All files in an organization can be exported at one time. The following steps will initiate a bulk export of all files.

To export all files in an organization:

1. Select Project from the left side pane
2. Select the  icon on the top right corner of the screen
3. Select Export all active projects…
4. Choose whether to include files from all branches in your export, and confirm the export

5. Choose a directory to export the files and select Export All

Only active projects that you have permission to access will be exported.

Export all project files

All files for a project can be exported at one time. The following steps would need to be taken for each project in the organization individually.

To export all project files:

1. Select the icon on a project card
2. Select Export Project Files...
   
3. Choose a directory to export the files and select Export All
   

Export all branch files

All files from a specific branch can be exported at one time. 

To export all files from a specific branch:

1. Select the branch from the left side pane
2. Right click on the branch
   
3. Select Export Files... from the drop-down menu
   
4. Choose a directory to export the files and select Export All

Export individual files 

Individual files can be exported either from the main branch or from a specific branch.

To export an individual file from the main branch:

1. Select Main from the left side pane
2. Select the Files tab
3. Right-click on the file name
4. Select Export... from the drop-down menu
   
5. Choose a directory to export the files and select Export

To export an individual file from a branch:

1. Select the branch from the left side pane
2. Select the Files tab
3. Right-click on the file name
4. Select Export... from the drop-down menu
   
5. Choose a directory to export the files and select Export