Using Exports to Backup Data, Move Between Accounts

Overview

Helium lets you export your data as a JSON file, which can be used to archive your data or transfer it to another Helium account.

Exporting Your Data

1. Open Settings → Import / Export
2. Click Export

Importing Data

1. Open Settings → Import / Export
2. Click Import and select your backup file

Imported data is added alongside existing schedules in separate groups and does not overwrite anything already in your account.

Moving Data to Another Account

1. Export your data from the source account (steps above)
2. Sign out and sign in to the destination account
3. Import the backup file

Note: Backups store notes in a dedicated notes section. Older backups that used the legacy comments or details fields will be preserved and automatically converted to Notes when imported. Newer backups will not include these legacy fields, so they will not import as comments or details into Helium Classic.

Build Your Own Integration

Helium’s import endpoint accepts the same JSON format produced by its exports. You can use scripts or other tooling to build your own integration to migrate from another planner or automate the import process for a syllabus or course outline.

If you’re starting from a syllabus, the fastest path is the AI-assisted prompt in Where to Start with Helium — paste it into any modern AI assistant, attach your syllabi, and upload the file it produces. For things beyond that, see Using the Helium API.

Related Articles

• What Is Included in a Helium Backup (and What Isn’t)?
• Re-Importing the “Example Schedule”
• Where to Start with Helium
• Using the Helium API

Helium Classic

In Helium Classic, access Import/Export via Account → Settings → Import/Export.

The process is the same — click Export to download or select a file and click Import to restore.

Helium Classic will remain available until July 31, 2026.