Own Your Own Data with Scanlily

Erin Jorgensen - Sep 26

Inventory is more than a list of items. It includes photos, notes, attachments, and audio files that businesses depend on. Collecting and organizing that information takes work, and you shouldn’t lose it if you stop using a platform.

Most inventory systems lock your data from you. If you cancel a subscription, your records can be stuck with it. At Scanlily, we believe your data should always belong to you. That’s why we built export features that make it easy to back up and access your inventory whenever you need it.

Export Options in Scanlily

Spreadsheet Export (CSV)


From the Scanlily User Website, all users can export their data into a CSV file. In Spreadsheet View, you select your items and download them into a file that’s easy to open, save, or share. This captures text-based fields for simple reporting or recordkeeping.

Scanily Spreadsheet with Export to CSV option highlighted

Full Inventory Download (ZIP)

Inventory Export feature


For a complete backup, you can download your entire inventory as a ZIP file. This feature requires a Business subscription and includes:

  • HTML pages to browse your items offline

  • All item images, attachments, and audio files

  • A JSON file with full item and container details

The ZIP file is organized into folders for images, attachments, and audio, plus a main HTML page and a JSON file. It gives you a complete copy saved directly to your computer.

HTML Inventory Browse page showing items with images

JSON data file showing structured inventory data

Why It Matters

With Scanlily, your data is never locked in. You can:

  • Keep backups for peace of mind

  • Open your inventory offline

  • Review your records in a spreadsheet

  • Take your data with you if you switch systems

This flexibility is what sets Scanlily apart. You stay in control of your information.


Your Data. Your Choice.

Your inventory represents the effort you put into running your business. With Scanlily, that work stays yours to keep, back up, and use however you need.



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