Where Does Instapaper Store Saved Articles?
Instapaper saved articles and offline cache on mobile and web, account versus local files.
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Instapaper keeps a cloud library of saved articles with folders, likes and archive state. Mobile apps download bodies for offline reading. The account copy rules.
Android data sits under the app package in scoped storage. iOS uses the container. Both clear on reinstall until login restores them. For archives, use website export over folder copies.
Where Instapaper stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/[instapaper-package]/files
Confirm the package in App info. Offline bodies cache here. Library order and folders come from the account after sync.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
GUID changes per install. Keep login current. Export important collections from the website before closing the account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Instapaper to a new phone?
Sign into the same Instapaper account on the new phone. Library, folders and likes sync from the cloud. Offline cache rebuilds on demand.
How do I export Instapaper articles?
Open the article and share or export where offered. Bulk export runs from the website settings. Local app folders hold rendered copies, not the archive.
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