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title: "Import and Export a Project"
slug: "import-and-export-a-project"
updated: 2026-05-06T15:41:21Z
published: 2026-05-06T15:41:21Z
canonical: "docs.processmaker.com/import-and-export-a-project"
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# Import and Export a Project

Importing and exporting [Projects](/v1/docs/projects), along with their related assets, allows users to easily share Projects within an organization. This feature simplifies collaboration by enabling users to transfer entire Projects, including processes, scripts, and screens.

- Any user can import or export a Project, but certain permissions may be required. If you cannot import a Project, check your [Project permissions](/v1/docs/permission-descriptions-for-users-and-groups#projects) or contact your Administrator.
- The maximum allowed size for Project uploads is controlled by the internal variable `PROJECT_IMPORT_MAX_SIZE`. To adjust this limit, request assistance from a ProcessMaker support agent.
- Importing or exporting groups together with users is not supported, as this functionality may negatively impact system performance. User and group assignments must be managed directly within the platform.

## Import a Project

Follow these steps to import a Project:

1. [View your Projects](/v1/docs/projects#view-your-projects).
2. Click the **Import** button.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/2d311614-fcb7-4424-8b4c-d4d3091eebeb/Images/Documentation/170d04e5-b12e-4640-990a-19ef4a9450e7.png)
3. Click the **Select file from computer** link to locate the Project to import. Projects have the `.json` file extension. Only the **Basic** import option is available for Projects and all assets within the Project will be imported.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/2d311614-fcb7-4424-8b4c-d4d3091eebeb/Images/Documentation/94bd3778-c232-4193-a8db-c23fb9c13d3b.png)
4. Click the **Import** button to complete the import procedure. The Project appears in the **Projects** tab.

## Export a Project

Follow these steps to export one of your projects:

1. [View your Projects](/v1/docs/projects#view-your-projects).
2. Click the ![Ellipsis Icon](https://cdn.document360.io/2d311614-fcb7-4424-8b4c-d4d3091eebeb/Images/Documentation/Ellipsis%20Icon.png) menu for the Project to export, and then select the **Export** option. All projects are exported using the **Basic** option.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/2d311614-fcb7-4424-8b4c-d4d3091eebeb/Images/Documentation/76fa1710-b004-4b1b-80ea-57bd032f19da.png)
3. Click **Export**. The Project exports as a `.json` file to your local computer or network. The following message displays when the Project exports successfully: **The project was exported.**