What is Included in a Helium Backup (and What Isn't)
Overview
Helium backups contain nearly all of your account data, exported in JSON format.
What’s Included
- Class Groups — with classes, categories, schedules, assignments, and grades
- Events
- Notes — with their related associations, but excluding any embedded content
- Reminders
- External Calendars
- Resource Groups — with resources and their class associations
What’s Not Included
- Attachments — uploaded files are not included
- Private Feed URLs — these are regenerated per-account
- User Preferences
- Login and Account Information
Note: Backups store notes in a dedicated notes section. Legacy comments and details fields from earlier versions of Helium are preserved and automatically converted to Notes when a backup is imported
Related Articles
- Using Exports to Backup Data& Move Between Accounts
- Using Resources to Track Study Materials
- Setting Up and Managing Reminders
- How to Export Data to an iCal/ICS File
Helium Classic
In Helium Classic, the same data is included with one naming difference: Resources are called Materials, so your export file will show “Material Groups” instead of “Resource Groups.”
Helium Classic will remain available until July 31, 2026.