Be wary of files that appear to be ZIPs but have hidden extensions like project.zip.exe . Windows often hides file extensions by default, which can mask malicious executables.

A legitimate ZIP archive should have the MIME type application/zip .

For users looking to export their application source code from the Base44 platform , there are two primary ways to get your files:

For a visual walkthrough on how to export and download your project files from Base44, you can watch this guide: How To Download Your Project from Base44 [NEW 2026 Guide] Simply Solved YouTube• Mar 20, 2026

If you have a paid subscription, navigate to the Preview Area of your project, click the three-dot menu in the upper right, and select "Export project as zip" . Once the archive is ready, click "Download zip" to save it.

Users on free plans can access the Code tab to view and edit source code directly. You can manually copy the contents of your files into a local folder structure if an automated ZIP export is not available on your plan. Safety and File Verification