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# Export an image

You can export any Docker image stored on any node. This is useful when you need to move a container from one host to another, or simply make a backup of the images.

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If you export a container to a tar file, the volumes won't get exported with it. You will need to save the data from those volumes using a different method.
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From the menu select **Images**, select the image you want to export then click **Export this image**.

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When the warning message appears, click **Continue**.

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When the image has downloaded, a success message will appear, and your browser should automatically download the resulting tar file.<br>