Complete Data Export Guide

Moving MellowMe to your new phone is simple, secure, and private. All your mood entries, journals, and voice notes transfer seamlessly while keeping your data fully under your control.

What You Can Export
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Complete Data Package
  • Mood entries with emotions & intensity ratings
  • Text journal entries (readable format)
  • Voice note recordings (.m4a files)
  • Statistics & trend insights
  • Reflection entries
  • Date & time stamps
  • Export summary with total counts
File Formats:
  • CSV/PDF file – Structured data for analysis
  • Voice notes folder – Audio recordings (.m4a)
  • README file – Instructions + summary
How to Export Your Entries
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Step 1: Access Export Feature
  • Open MellowMe → Profile → Export Entries
  • Tap Export Entries
Step 2: Choose Destination
  • Files app (local storage)
  • iCloud Drive
  • Email (send to yourself)
  • AirDrop (to another device)
  • Other apps (Dropbox, Notes, etc.)
Step 3: Complete Export
  • Pick a folder/location
  • Tap Save or Export
  • Wait for confirmation message
What You’ll Receive
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1. CSV File – mood_entries_export.csv
  • Date & time of each entry
  • Mood level (😊 Great → 😢 Awful)
  • Selected emotions
  • Intensity ratings (1–5)
  • Journal text (if any)
  • Voice note filenames
  • Entry type (mood, mood+text, mood+voice, complete)
2. Voice Notes Folder – /voice_notes/
  • Individual .m4a files
  • Original quality preserved
  • Filenames match entry dates
3. README File – README.txt
  • Export date/time
  • Total entries exported
  • Data format explanations
  • Privacy notes
Export Options & Flexibility
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Destinations:
  • Local (device storage)
  • Cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Email / AirDrop / Notes
Frequency:
  • Export anytime, as often as you want
  • Full history
Privacy & Data Ownership
  • All processing happens on your device
  • No external servers involved
  • You decide where files are stored
  • Unlimited exports, no restrictions
  • Your data is always yours
  • Export anytime, as often as you want
  • Full history
Tips for Smooth Export
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Before Exporting:
  • Free up device storage
  • Ensure cloud connection (if needed)
  • Save latest entries
After Exporting:
  • Verify CSV & voice notes are complete
  • Test audio playback
  • Store copies in multiple locations
Best Practice:
  • Export monthly for regular backups
  • Export before app updates or device changes