> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sipapp.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Snapshots

Use **Snapshots** to backtrack and restore your work in Sip. Whether you accidentally deleted a color or made unwanted changes, Snapshots help you go back to a specific point in time.

## What Are Snapshots?

Snapshots capture the state of your color data at a particular moment. Think of them as backups for your palettes.

You can access Snapshots by going to:

* **Preferences > Snapshots**

## How Snapshots Work

* Sip automatically creates Snapshots based on your selected frequency.
* You can also manually create a Snapshot at any time.

## Creating Snapshots

You can select how often Sip automatically saves Snapshots:

* **Never** — No automatic snapshots are created.
* **Minute** — A new snapshot is created every minute. Use this for frequent changes.
* **Hour** — A new snapshot is created every hour. Useful for regular backups.
* **Day** — A new snapshot is created once a day. Use this for less frequent updates.

### Snapshots UI

<img className="block h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/9J_M-7V4gWPP-GJC/_images/pages/snapshots/snapshots-light@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9J_M-7V4gWPP-GJC&q=85&s=f1f933fcde196624bcf65e2e8dc98211" alt="snapshots" width="2400" height="1400" data-path="_images/pages/snapshots/snapshots-light@2x.png" />

<img className="hidden h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/9J_M-7V4gWPP-GJC/_images/pages/snapshots/snapshots-dark@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9J_M-7V4gWPP-GJC&q=85&s=947d0347019007eaad722704ce9816ba" alt="snapshots" width="2400" height="1400" data-path="_images/pages/snapshots/snapshots-dark@2x.png" />

The Snapshots view shows:

* A list of Snapshots with their creation time, size, and actions.
* Action buttons to:
  * **Export** a Snapshot
  * **Delete** a Snapshot

## Resetting Snapshots

If you want to start fresh, click **Reset Snapshots** at the bottom. This removes all existing Snapshots and lets you configure a new schedule.

<Tip>
  <b>Example:</b> Use Reset Snapshots when you want to clear all previous backups and start a new history.
</Tip>

## Why Snapshots Matter

Snapshots help protect your work. Whether you need to recover a palette from a week ago or undo a change from five minutes ago, Snapshots make it possible.