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Convert binary snapshot to XML

  • July 20, 2026
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Is it possible to prepare an existing binary snapshot already prepared for export in XML using “Prepare in XML format”?

If this is possible, would I need to put the tenant in maintenance mode to do so?

I exported a binary snapshot to import via the setup wizard and also to save as much space as possible but I forgot that it had to be in XML format for that method of import to work. 

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mohammadnawaz51
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@shelbyf I dont think we have a option to convert this.


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  • July 20, 2026

I think I understand it now, the snapshot is already created regardless of if/how the export has been set up. Once the snapshot is created, “Prepare for XML” and “Prepare for Binary” are two methods of preparing that snapshot for export. It does not create a new snapshot. Please correct me if I’m mistaken.