# Export and import forms

### 📤 Exporting a form

**Steps**

1. Open the app > click **Forms** > select the form you want
2. Click **More actions** icon > **Export selected form(s)** 
3. A `.json` file will download to your device. This file contains your entire form structure and settings.

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### 📥 Import a form

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1. Open the app > click **Forms**
2. Click **Import** form text, a popup will appear
3. Click **Add File** and upload the `.json` file you previously exported
4. Click **Import**.

Your form will instantly appear in the **Forms** list.

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### ⚠️ Important Notes

#### 🔁 Form IDs Change in New Stores

When you import a form into a different Shopify store, the form will receive a **new Form ID**.\
This means:

* Any old embed codes will no longer work
* You must copy & use the **new Form ID** when embedding the form
* Replace old shortcodes, app blocks, and custom code references

This prevents ID conflicts and ensures forms work correctly on the new store.

#### 🔐 Form content only (no submissions)

Importing a form brings over form structure, layout, fields, settings, but does NOT import past submissions.

#### 🎨 Theme settings (App Blocks) not included

If you used app blocks or theme customizations on the old store, you’ll need to re-add the form to templates/pages in the new store.

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#### Need More Help?

If you still need assistance, please contact us at [**support@powerfulform.com**](mailto:support@powerfulform.com). Our team will be happy to help you resolve any issues or guide you further.