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This section
controls how project data is stored and how you restore it. Path: Settings → Project → Sync / Import It’s not directly about writing,
but you should check it for data safety.

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Sync settings

Controls where and how project data is stored. Sync settings

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Local-only mode

When enabled,
data is not synced to the server
and is stored only on the current device.
  • Work without network
  • Server sync is off
Choose based on your setup.

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Backup and restore

You can save and manage project data as files.

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Export backup

  • Save the whole project as a .pnsv file
  • Put the backup where you want

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Manual backup

  • Save the current state anytime
  • Use “Save now” to create a backup

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Open backup folder

  • Open the folder where backups are stored

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Change backup location

  • Change where backups are saved by default
Backups
are a local copy of your data,
independent of sync.

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Import documents

Path: Settings → Project → Import You can import external documents into the project. Supported formats:
  • DOCX
  • EPUB
  • TXT
  • MD
  • HWP
Drag a file in
or use “Select file” to import.
Use this when bringing existing manuscripts into Pensiv.

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Summary

This section
is not about writing faster —
it’s about protecting and moving data.
  • Sync → how data is stored
  • Backup → keep something you can restore
  • Import → bring in external data
Before you rely on the app,
check where data is stored and how you back it up.