Import and export
You can bring a board in from a file or from text, and take it out as an image, a document or data.
Open the appUpdated 2026-10-22
Formats
| Format | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PNG | Export | Scale 1x, 2x or 3x. Can also be copied to the clipboard. |
| SVG | Export | Scalable image. |
| Export | For printing and sharing. | |
| JSON (.bakermind.json) | Export and import | Re-importable. Keeps everything. |
| Mermaid (.mmd) | Export | Text form of the diagram. |
| JSON Canvas (.canvas) | Export and import | Omits tables, drawings, images, wireframe parts and rich styling. |
Export a board
- Open the ⋯ menu and choose Export, or press Ctrl+Shift+E.
- Choose a format, then a scope: Board, Selection or Frame.
- For images, set background, theme and padding. Check the preview.
- Choose Download.
Import a file
- Open the ⋯ menu and choose Import.
- Pick a .bakermind.json or .canvas file. Files can be up to 5 MB.
Start from text
Choose From code (C) in the More board types menu, or open Code (Ctrl+/) on a board, and type flowchart, sequenceDiagram or a mind map outline. When the status says Ready, choose Create board, or Insert into board or Replace board.
You can also paste Mermaid, CSV, a Markdown table or list, or an indented outline onto a canvas. A "Paste as" chip offers flowchart, stickies, table or text.
What you should see
A new board opens after an import ("Board imported"), or a file lands in your downloads after an export.
If something goes wrong
- "Could not read that file."
- Choose a bakermind .json or a JSON Canvas .canvas file under 5 MB.
- "Could not export this board."
- Try SVG, or a smaller PNG scale. For text formats, fix invalid shapes first.
- Selection or Frame is disabled in the export dialog.
- Select something first, or add a frame.
- Export is missing on a board someone shared with you.
- People who open a shared link can view but not export.
Still stuck? See troubleshooting.