groov VIEW does not provide a dedicated image-library export in the documented workflow described here. A project backup preserves the library inside the complete project, while individual-image recovery depends on whether the running project is available in View mode.
Back Up the Complete groov VIEW Project
In Build, select File > Backup Project to computer. Restore that backup with File > Restore Project from computer. This protects the image library as part of the project, but the normal workflow does not expose the embedded images as individual files.
| Requirement | Available method | Constraint |
|---|---|---|
| Protect the image library | Back up the complete project | Images remain packaged with the project |
| Recover one full image | Save it from View mode | Build mode displays thumbnails |
| Move a page | Export and import the page | Several referenced resources become unlinked |
Recover an Individual Full-Resolution Image
Do not save the image displayed in Build mode when the original resolution matters; Build displays thumbnails. Use the running project in View mode instead.
- Switch from Build mode to View mode.
- Display the required image in the project.
- Right-click the image and select Save image as.
- Check the saved file's dimensions and quality before treating it as the recovered original.
Transfer a Page Between Projects
In the source project, select File > Export page. In the destination project, select File > Import page. After import, relink tag references, page navigators, images, and limited-access groups. If the destination project lacks the original image files, recover them from View mode before completing those links.
Extract Images from a Backup as a Recovery Workaround
Evidence describes a technical recovery path: extract the backup with 7-Zip in two passes—first the compressed layer and then the tar archive—open project.grv with DB Browser for SQLite, browse the library_content table, select the required row's BLOB in the content cell, and export it to disk. Treat this as an unsupported recovery method because the groov VIEW project-file format is undocumented and may change. Work only from a copy of the backup, and verify each exported file by opening it and checking its dimensions.
FAQ
Can I back up only the groov VIEW image library?
No dedicated image-library backup method is identified in the available evidence. Use File > Backup Project to computer to preserve images within a complete project backup.
Why is an image saved from groov Build lower resolution?
Build mode displays thumbnails. Switch to View mode, right-click the displayed image, and use Save image as to retrieve the full version.
What must I relink after importing a groov VIEW page?
Relink tag references, page navigators, images, and limited-access groups after the page import succeeds.