FAMILYWISE · PRACTICAL GUIDE

Privacy, backup & restore

Keep a portable copy of your local records and files.

Choose this section in Your tools. Everyday Family planning and Pets are included with Free; expanded features need Plus.

How to use it

Export backup creates a .familywise file with app records, Home files and locally saved meal photos. Files must be available on this device.
Restore backup lets you review the file before replacing local records. Older JSON backups contain records only; keep separate copies of their attachments.
Clearing local records, deleting an account and canceling a subscription are different actions.

Try this

Make a backup before moving to a new device and read the restore review carefully.

Where it works

These steps are for the mobile app. Records you save locally stay on that device. To share household records, sign in and choose the correct household. Your plan, membership and permissions determine what you can open or change.

Free local planning saves changes on the device. The Account option View saved local setup opens a preserved view-only setup. Open your authorized family from Account → Sharing & sync when you need to make changes there.

Keep the explanation close

Use the i button on the matching app page for a short offline explanation. Settings → Help & about lets you hide or restore those buttons. Hiding help or a tool never deletes its saved records.

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Last reviewed October 22, 2026. Features vary by app version and access.