Where Does Graphs Store Plots on Linux?
Where GNOME Graphs keeps plots, styles and settings on Linux for backup, sharing and moves.
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Graphs splits Linux state two ways: plot files and styles in its data folder, plus options in dconf under its app branch. Figures export to standard formats for sharing on any machine you use daily.
Copy data plus dconf with the app closed for migration. Style files travel singly between machines with matching versions. Data files stay where you saved them apart from settings, so back up both sides.
Where Graphs stores this, by platform
~/.local/share/graphs
Plots and styles in the data folder with options in dconf. Share single style files between machines. Copy with the app closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Graphs plots?
Export plots to files inside the app, then copy those plus a dconf dump with Graphs closed. Figures travel as files, styles in settings. Restoring means importing both back.
How do I share one Graphs style?
Plot styles save as files inside the app data folder, so copy single style files to share one look. Drop the received file into the same folder with Graphs closed.
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