# How to save an export to Files or iCloud Drive

## Quick answer

In **PDF Preview**, **Spreadsheet Preview**, or **Text Preview**:

1. Tap the share button in the top right.
2. Tap **Files**.
3. Tap the back button to see all places. Tap **iCloud Drive** or **On My iPhone**.
4. Tap **Save**.

The file is then in the Files app.

## What you need

- TextPort on your iPhone
- A chat open in an export preview

## Steps

1. Tap the share button

   It is the blue button in the top right of the preview. A card opens.

2. Tap **Files**

   It is the folder tile. A save window opens.

3. Tap the back button

   It is in the top left of the save window. **Browse** opens.

   Tip: If the title at the top is the place you want, skip to **Save**.

4. Tap **iCloud Drive** or **On My iPhone**

   Tap a folder if you want one. It opens.

   Tip: Pick **iCloud Drive** to see the file on your other devices.

5. Tap **Save**

   It is the blue button in the top right. The save window closes.

## Done

The file is saved. Open the Files app to see it.

## Problems

| What you see | What to do |
| --- | --- |
| **iCloud Drive** is not in the list. | Turn on iCloud Drive in the Settings app. Tap your name, then **iCloud**. Or pick **On My iPhone**. |
| iCloud Drive is full. | Pick **On My iPhone**. Or tap **Share** instead of **Files** and email it to yourself. See [Share an export by email, Gmail, or AirDrop](https://textport.com/guides/share-an-export-by-email-gmail-or-airdrop.md). |
| You can not find the file. | Open the Files app. Tap **Recents**. The name starts with **chat_** and the name of the chat. |
| None of these match. | Email [support@textportapp.com](mailto:support@textportapp.com). Say which step you were on. Say what you saw. We usually reply within a day. |

## Questions

### Is the file still there if I delete the chat?

Yes. The file in Files stays when you delete the chat in TextPort.

### Can I do this for a whole backup?

Yes. See [Back up a chat before you delete it or switch phones](https://textport.com/guides/back-up-a-chat-before-deleting-or-switching-phones.md).

## Next guides

- [How to export a chat to PDF](https://textport.com/guides/export-a-chat-to-pdf.md): You will get a PDF of one chat, with names, dates, and times, ready to share or print.
- [How to back up a chat before you delete it or switch phones](https://textport.com/guides/back-up-a-chat-before-deleting-or-switching-phones.md): You will have a PDF copy of the chat saved in iCloud Drive or another safe place.
- [How to share an export by email, Gmail, or AirDrop](https://textport.com/guides/share-an-export-by-email-gmail-or-airdrop.md): The person you pick will get your exported file or a link to it.

TextPort guide for iPhone. Updated 2026-11-05. Web page: https://textport.com/guides/save-an-export-to-files-or-icloud-drive