Import & Export Guide
Move characters between platforms and share your creations with complete portability.
Exporting Characters
Export as Character Card V3
- Open your character's profile page
- Click the ⋮ More button (top right)
- Select Export as V3 Card
- Choose export options
- Download PNG file
Export Options
- Include Lorebook: Embed all lorebook entries
- Include Scripts: Export regex scripts and extensions
- Include History: Add example conversation (optional)
- Compress: Reduce file size (recommended for large characters)
What You Get
- Single PNG file with avatar image
- All character data embedded invisibly
- Compatible with V3-supporting platforms
- Shareable anywhere (Discord, forums, email)
Export Formats
- Character Card V3 (PNG): Standard format (recommended)
- JSON: Raw data for developers
- TXT: Plain text for editing
Importing Characters
From Character Cards (PNG)
- Go to Create Character page
- Click Import Character Card
- Upload PNG file or drag & drop
- Review imported data
- Edit if needed (name, tags, visibility)
- Click Save
From JSON Files
- Go to Create Character
- Click Import from JSON
- Upload JSON file
- Upload avatar image separately
- Review and save
From URL
- Go to Create Character
- Click Import from URL
- Paste character card image URL
- Tiny Land downloads and imports automatically
Supported Formats
- ✅ Character Card V3 (full support)
- ✅ Character Card V2 (auto-upgraded)
- ✅ Character Card V1 (auto-upgraded)
- ✅ JSON exports from compatible platforms
Migrating from Other Platforms
From Character.AI
Note: Character.AI doesn't support character export. You'll need to recreate characters manually.
- Copy character name and description
- Copy definition and personality
- Save avatar image
- Recreate on Tiny Land with copied information
From Janitor AI
- Export character as PNG (if available)
- Import PNG to Tiny Land
- Review and adjust definitions
- Add lorebooks if needed
From Chai AI
Note: Chai AI has limited export options.
- Manually copy character information
- Save character avatar
- Create new character on Tiny Land
- Paste copied information
From SillyTavern
- Export as V3 Character Card (PNG)
- Import directly to Tiny Land
- All data transfers seamlessly
- Lorebooks and scripts fully supported
From Agnai
- Export character (V3 format)
- Import to Tiny Land
- Check lorebook compatibility
- Verify and save
Bulk Import/Export
Exporting Multiple Characters
- Go to My Characters
- Select multiple characters (checkboxes)
- Click Bulk Actions → Export
- Choose format and options
- Download as ZIP file
Importing Multiple Characters
- Go to Create Character → Bulk Import
- Upload multiple PNG files or ZIP
- Review list of characters to import
- Deselect any you don't want
- Click Import All
Troubleshooting Imports
Common Issues
Import Fails - "Invalid File"
- Check file is PNG format
- Verify file contains character data (not a regular PNG)
- Try re-exporting from source
- Check file isn't corrupted
Missing Data After Import
- Source might use older format (V1/V2)
- Some platform-specific data doesn't transfer
- Manually add missing information
- Check export options on source platform
Character Looks Different
- Different models interpret definitions differently
- Adjust temperature settings
- Try different AI models
- Refine character definition for Tiny Land
Lorebook Not Working
- Check lorebook entries imported correctly
- Verify keywords are set up properly
- Enable lorebook in chat settings
- Test with specific trigger words
Best Practices
Before Exporting
- Test character thoroughly
- Add creator notes with usage instructions
- Include comprehensive lorebook if needed
- Set appropriate NSFW flags
- Review all fields for personal information
Before Importing
- Check source reputation (avoid malicious content)
- Scan file if from untrusted source
- Review imported data before saving
- Keep backups of your original characters
File Management
- Use descriptive filenames: "CharacterName_v1.0.png"
- Organize exports in folders by category
- Keep backups in cloud storage
- Version your characters (update character_version field)
Sharing Characters
- Make character public on Tiny Land for easy sharing
- Or export and share PNG file directly
- Include usage guidelines in creator notes
- Specify license/attribution requirements
Advanced: Editing Character Data
Manual JSON Editing
- Export character as JSON
- Edit in text editor
- Validate JSON syntax
- Import edited JSON
Programmatic Access
For developers:
- Use PNG metadata libraries to read/write character data
- Parse JSON from base64-encoded tEXt chunk
- Modify and re-encode
- See Character Card V3 Spec
💡 Pro Tip: When migrating from platforms without export, take screenshots of all character settings before recreating. This ensures you don't miss important details.