2.8 Backing Up Your Project

Why keep a backup

SurtitleLive saves editor work in the cloud, but you should still keep a local copy before major edits, rehearsal, and show day.

• Before AI translation or heavy cleanup
• Before rehearsal or deployment work
• After a milestone you may need to return to

Export a local copy

Export is available on Lite, Pro, and Pro+ tiers.

Option 1: Excel workbook

1. Open the script in the editor.
2. In the Editor top-right toolbar area, click Download. This button uses a download-arrow icon.
3. Select Excel Workbook (XLSX).
4. Confirm the export.

This export includes the workbook data and all project languages.

Option 2: PowerPoint

1. Open the script in the editor.
2. In the Editor top-right toolbar area, click Download.
3. Select PowerPoint Presentation (PPTX).
4. Choose one language and any PPTX options.
5. Confirm the export.

This is useful when you want a presentation-style backup.

Autosave is not your backup plan

Autosave protects normal editing sessions. Export protects you when you need a deliberate local snapshot.

• Use autosave for day-to-day editing.
• Use export before rehearsal, deployment, or risky bulk changes.

If another account needs the project

1. Keep the original DOCX as the main source.
2. Export an XLSX snapshot if you also need the current editor state.
3. The receiving account creates a new project and uploads the DOCX again.