Overview

Jyv Desktop lets you export profiles, settings, and data for backup, sharing, or migration to another computer.

Export Formats

Jyv supports multiple export formats:

Export Profile

Export a single audio profile for backup or sharing.

1. Open Profiles

   Jyv Desktop main window → Profiles tab

2. Right-Click Profile

   Find the profile you want to export and right-click it

3. Select Export

   Context menu → Export Profile

4. Choose Format and Location

   Dialog appears:

   • Format: JSON (recommended) or other formats
   • Location: Choose where to save file
   • Filename: Auto-generated (e.g., "Gaming Profile.json")

5. Save

   Click Save

   Profile is now exported as JSON file on your computer

{
  "name": "Gaming Profile",
  "description": "Optimized for competitive gaming",
  "noiseSuppressionEnabled": true,
  "noiseSuppressionLevel": 0.8,
  "voiceEnhancementMode": "gaming",
  "voiceEnhancementLevel": 0.7,
  "transcriptionEnabled": false,
  "perAppVolume": {
    "Discord": 1.0,
    "Game": 1.0,
    "OBS": 0.5
  },
  "audioRouting": {
    "defaultInput": "Blue Yeti",
    "defaultOutput": "Headphones"
  },
  "createdAt": "2024-01-15",
  "updatedAt": "2024-01-20"
}

Export Settings

Export all app settings, preferences, and configurations.

1. Open Settings

   Tray icon → Settings

2. Go to Advanced or General

   Left sidebar → Advanced or General

3. Find Export Button

   Look for "Export Settings" or "Backup" button

4. Choose Export Options

   Checkboxes appear. Select what to export:

   • ☐ All profiles
   • ☐ App settings
   • ☐ Hotkey assignments
   • ☐ Device preferences
   • ☐ Transcription history

   Select all by default - uncheck if you want to exclude something

5. Choose Format

   JSON (for import) or ZIP (for full backup)

6. Export

   Click Export Settings

   File is saved to your Downloads or chosen location

Backup All Data

Create a complete backup of everything in Jyv Desktop.

1. Open Settings

   Settings → Advanced → Backup & Recovery

2. Click Full Backup

   Button: "Create Full Backup"

3. Choose Location

   Select where to save backup file (usually Documents or Desktop)

4. Wait for Backup

   Jyv creates ZIP file containing:

   • All profiles
   • All settings
   • Hotkey assignments
   • Device configurations
   • Transcription history
   • Application cache

5. Backup Complete

   ZIP file is ready. Store it safely (external drive, cloud, etc.)

Import Settings

Restore profiles and settings from exported files.

1. Open Settings

   Settings → Advanced → Backup & Recovery

2. Click Import

   Button: "Import Settings"

3. Select File

   Browse and select JSON or ZIP file you exported earlier

4. Preview Import

   Jyv shows what will be imported:

   • Number of profiles
   • Settings that will be restored
   • Any conflicts detected

5. Confirm Merge or Replace

   Choose how to handle existing data:

   • Merge: Add imported items to existing (keeps both)
   • Replace: Overwrite existing data (full restore)

6. Import

   Click Import

   Settings are restored. Jyv may restart.

Cloud Sync

Automatically sync settings across devices (premium feature).