How do I back up or migrate ScanSnap iX1300 profiles and settings to another computer?
Applies to: ScanSnap iX1300 Document Scanner
Last updated: 4 February 2026
Problem
You are moving to a new computer, rebuilding your operating system, or adding another device and want to keep your existing ScanSnap iX1300 scan profiles and settings. After installing ScanSnap Home on the new machine, all profiles are missing and everything has reverted to defaults, meaning workflows must be recreated manually.
Solution
ScanSnap Home does not include a built-in export or import function for scan profiles. Profiles and preferences are stored locally within each user account. Migrating them requires either documenting profiles carefully or backing up and restoring ScanSnap Home’s configuration data. With the right preparation, you can move systems without losing your setup.
Step-by-step instructions
Identify what needs to be migrated
- List all scan profiles you actively use.
- Note key settings such as resolution, OCR, file naming and destinations.
- Identify any linked cloud services.
- Confirm which user account owns the profiles.
This avoids copying unnecessary or outdated data.
Prepare the original computer
- Log in using the user account that uses ScanSnap Home.
- Open ScanSnap Home and confirm profiles are correct.
- Close ScanSnap Home completely.
- Restart the computer.
- Do not reopen ScanSnap Home before backing up.
Closing cleanly ensures configuration files are fully written.
Back up ScanSnap Home configuration data
On Windows
- Open File Explorer.
- Navigate to the user’s local application data folder.
- Locate the ScanSnap Home configuration directory.
- Copy the entire folder to a safe backup location.
On macOS
- Open Finder.
- Navigate to the user’s Library folder.
- Locate the ScanSnap Home application support directory.
- Copy the entire folder to external storage.
This captures profiles, preferences and local metadata.
Prepare the new computer
- Install the latest version of ScanSnap Home.
- Log in using the same user account name if possible.
- Launch ScanSnap Home once, then quit it fully.
- Restart the computer.
This creates the required folder structure before restoration.
Restore profiles on the new system
- Copy the backed-up ScanSnap Home configuration folder to the same location on the new computer.
- Allow files to overwrite existing data if prompted.
- Ensure the user account has full read and write permissions.
- Restart the computer.
- Open ScanSnap Home and review profiles.
Profiles should now appear as they did previously.
Reconnect cloud services and test
- Open ScanSnap Home and check cloud service connections.
- Re-authenticate services if required.
- Connect the ScanSnap iX1300 via USB or Wi-Fi.
- Perform a test scan using each profile.
- Confirm files save to expected locations.
Cloud credentials often need to be re-entered after migration.
Optional methods or tools
- Manual profile recreation
For simple setups, recreating profiles may be quicker and safer. - Profile screenshots
Capture screenshots of settings as a lightweight backup. - Dedicated scanning device
Avoid repeated migrations by keeping scanning on one stable system.
Best practices or tips
- Always close ScanSnap Home before backing up settings.
- Avoid mixing configuration folders between different ScanSnap Home versions.
- Test one profile first before relying on the full setup.
- Keep written notes of key scan settings.
- Expect to re-authenticate cloud services after migration.
Migrating ScanSnap iX1300 profiles takes a little manual effort because ScanSnap Home is designed around local user configuration rather than portable profiles. While this adds friction during upgrades, it also keeps workflows isolated and stable during normal use.
By preparing in advance and backing up configuration data carefully, you can move to a new computer without rebuilding everything from scratch. A small amount of documentation goes a long way in preserving reliable, repeatable scanning workflows.
