Opening the Export Dialog
Open the export dialog from Journal → Export... in the app menu.
Built-In Export Formats
JSON Export
The JSON format is the primary structural export. It outputs an array of entries under the "entries" key:
{
"entries": [
{
"id": 1,
"date": "2024-01-15",
"title": "My Entry",
"text": "<p>Entry content as HTML...</p>",
"word_count": 5,
"date_created": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z",
"date_updated": "2024-01-15T10:05:00Z"
}
]
}
This format preserves entry IDs and timestamps and can be re-imported back into Mini Diarium.
Markdown Export
The Markdown export produces a human-readable text file, grouped by date. If a day has multiple entries, each appears under its own sub-heading.
Markdown is a best-effort conversion of the stored HTML editor content. Complex formatting (tables, images) may not convert perfectly, but the text is always readable.
Why Export?
- Backup: Export a copy of your entries for safekeeping before changing devices or reinstalling.
- Migration: Move your writing to another app or format.
- Archiving: Create a readable offline archive of your journal.
- Processing: Use JSON for programmatic processing of your entries.
Note that exported files are not encrypted. Store them securely if they contain sensitive content.
Custom Export Formats via Plugins
If you need a specific export format not covered by the built-in options, you can write a custom Rhai export plugin. See the Plugins section for details.