Import & Export
Move data in and out of Projects.ink easily.
Exporting Tasks
Export Formats
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| JSON | Full data backup, migration, nested sub-tasks & dependencies |
| CSV | Simple spreadsheet analysis |
| XLSX | Excel with multiple sheets (tasks, sub-tasks, dependencies) |
Export Filters
Customize what gets exported:
- •Sprints — Export tasks from specific sprints only
- •Groups — Filter by task group (column)
- •Assignees — Export tasks assigned to specific people
- •Status — Choose which statuses to include (To Do, In Progress, Review, Done, Closed)
- •Priority — Filter by priority level
- •Date Range — Filter by Due Date, Created Date, or Completed Date
Export Options
Detail Level:- •Basic — 8 core fields: Title, Description, Status, Priority, Group, Assignee, Start Date, Due Date
- •Full — Adds Task #, Created/Updated dates, Color
- •Custom — Pick individual fields to include or exclude from all 13 available columns
- •Include Sprint Name column
- •Show All Assignees (comma-separated when multiple)
- •Sub-tasks — Include as nested array (JSON) or separate sheet (XLSX)
- •Tags — Include tag names (comma-separated)
- •Dependencies — Include blocking relationships (JSON/XLSX only)
How to Export
- 1.Go to your project
- 2.Click the Import/Export tab
- 3.Select the Export sub-tab
- 4.Choose your format (XLSX, CSV, JSON)
- 5.Apply filters to narrow down tasks
- 6.Configure export options
- 7.Click Export X Tasks to download the file
> Tip: When using CSV or JSON format, a Copy button appears next to the Export button. Click it to copy the exported data directly to your clipboard — perfect for pasting into other tools without downloading a file.
Importing Tasks
JSON Import
Import tasks from a JSON array:
- 1.Go to the Import sub-tab
- 2.Paste your JSON data
- 3.Preview the tasks
- 4.Select a target group
- 5.Click Import
JSON Format
[
{
"title": "Task name",
"description": "Optional description",
"status": "TODO",
"priority": "MEDIUM"
}
]- •
title(required): Task name - •
description(optional): Details - •
status(optional): TODO, IN_PROGRESS, REVIEW, DONE, CLOSED - •
priority(optional): LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, URGENT
AI-Assisted Import
Use our Gemini GEM workflow to convert freeform text to tasks:
- 1.Copy the GEM Prompt from the Import tab
- 2.Create a Gemini GEM with the prompt
- 3.Paste any task list (email, bullets, etc.)
- 4.Copy the AI output (JSON)
- 5.Paste into the Import field
- 6.Preview and import
- •"urgent", "ASAP", "critical" → URGENT
- •"important", "priority" → HIGH
- •"nice to have", "optional" → LOW
- •Default → MEDIUM
Tips
- •Backup regularly: Export JSON for data safety
- •Use filters: Export only what you need for cleaner reports
- •Use AI import: Saves time on bulk task creation
- •Preview first: Always check before importing
- •Start in Drafts: Imported tasks can go to Drafts first