How do I export Freeform files before reinstalling the app?

My FREEFORM app is chrassing after about 30 seconds. I want to reinstall (=delete en reinstall) but I first want to save my many files/projects. How can I save them so that I can reload it after fresh install of FREEFORM.


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 8:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 10:06 AM

Not sure I understand the ask.


Deleting an app doesn't do anything to any existing documents you have (other than render them un-openable until the app is re-installed).


In addition, Freeform typically uses iCloud to sync documents between devices. As such, your files aren't even stored on your device, further insulating you from losing your data.


Besides that, at least on MacOS (I haven't verified iOS), Freeform is a system-level application installed as part of the OS. As such, you don't have the ability to just delete the application - at least not without jumping through hoops to bypass the system security features.


So I don't think deleting the app and reinstalling (if it's even possible) is likely to help much.

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Feb 18, 2025 10:06 AM in response to Henkjan1968

Not sure I understand the ask.


Deleting an app doesn't do anything to any existing documents you have (other than render them un-openable until the app is re-installed).


In addition, Freeform typically uses iCloud to sync documents between devices. As such, your files aren't even stored on your device, further insulating you from losing your data.


Besides that, at least on MacOS (I haven't verified iOS), Freeform is a system-level application installed as part of the OS. As such, you don't have the ability to just delete the application - at least not without jumping through hoops to bypass the system security features.


So I don't think deleting the app and reinstalling (if it's even possible) is likely to help much.

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