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title: What file format is used for Export/Import?
description: "**Export** produces a JSON file containing **workflowData** (nodes, edges), **apiConfig**, and **variableConfig**. **Import** expects the same structure: valid nodes array (with id, type), edges array (source, target), no duplicate ids. The importer validates and shows a critical warning before replacing the current canvas and config. Keep exports…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-file-format-is-used-for-export-import/"
updated: "2026-04-10"
category: WhatsApp Business API / Workflow Builder
---

# What file format is used for Export/Import?

**Export** produces a JSON file containing **workflowData** (nodes, edges), **apiConfig**, and **variableConfig**. **Import** expects the same structure: valid nodes array (with id, type), edges array (source, target), no duplicate ids. The importer validates and shows a critical warning before replacing the current canvas and config. Keep exports as backup or for moving workflows between environments.

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