> For AI agents: the complete documentation index is available at https://docs.flashnerd.com/llms.txt, the full documentation bundle is available at https://docs.flashnerd.com/llms-full.txt.

# Export and share decks

Sharing creates a file that another person can import. It does not create a live shared deck: later edits remain separate unless you exchange another export.

## Choose an export

| What you want to share                           | Export to use                                             |
| ------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| One deck's cards and content                     | **Export Deck** from the deck's settings                  |
| A starter for filling cards outside the app      | **Export Deck Template** or **Download Starter Template** |
| A Home folder and its contents                   | The folder's export action                                |
| An SRS set or folder, optionally with progress   | Export from the SRS tab                                   |
| Your collection and selected preferences/presets | **Settings → Export Collection**                          |

Home deck/folder exports do not include SRS. Individual deck, folder, and template exports also do not contain the AI instruction preset catalog; use a collection export when that matters.

## Export a deck

1. Open the deck and its settings.
2. Choose the export action, then **Export Deck**.
3. Wait for the file to be prepared.
4. Use your device's share sheet to save or send the `.flashnerd` file.
5. The recipient imports it using the [Flashnerd archive workflow](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/import-export/flashnerd.md).

Choose **Export Deck Template** instead when you need a starter file to fill with cards and import back into a compatible deck. Keep its field IDs and follow the instructions shown in the card-import screen.

## Export an SRS set or folder

1. Open **SRS** and find the set or folder you want to export.
2. For a set, open it, tap the gear to open **SRS Set Settings**, then use the header's share/export icon and select **Export Set**. For a folder, open its three-dot **Folder Actions** menu and select **Export Folder**.
3. Review **Export Preview** and choose whether to enable **Include study progress**.
4. Tap **Export**, then save or share the prepared archive.

Include progress when moving your own study state. For a learner who should start fresh, leave progress out. Inspect the preview so you know which decks and sets are included.

## Check the handoff

An export is a snapshot at the time it was created. The recipient should check imported cards, images, audio, and any SRS data before studying. The sender should confirm that the share destination received the file; simply closing the share sheet is not confirmation.

Share content you have permission to distribute. An archive can contain your card text, media, tags, and, when selected, study history. Use [Export Collection](https://docs.flashnerd.com/guide/import-export/backups.md) for your own backup rather than sending a full collection when only one deck is needed.