Post Exporter for LinkedIn | Video Controls Plus
Your LinkedIn posts represent hours of thought and effort. The Post Exporter ensures this valuable content doesn't disappear into the feed's depths. Export your posts for backup, repurposing, portfolio creation, and cross-platform sharing.
What is the Post Exporter?
The Post Exporter is a content preservation and repurposing tool within Video Controls Plus. It allows you to export your LinkedIn posts in various formats, complete with engagement metrics, comments, and media. Whether you're creating a content portfolio, backing up your work, or repurposing for other platforms, the Post Exporter makes it simple.
Why Export Your LinkedIn Posts
Content Preservation
LinkedIn owns your content while it's on their platform. If your account faces issues or LinkedIn changes policies, your work could disappear. Regular exports ensure you always have copies.
Repurposing Opportunities
A successful LinkedIn post can become:
- A blog article
- A Twitter thread
- An Instagram carousel
- A newsletter section
- A video script
- Part of a book or guide
Portfolio Building
Prove your thought leadership with a portfolio of your best posts. Exported content with engagement metrics demonstrates your influence.
Learning from Success
Reviewing past successful posts helps identify patterns. Exports let you study your content performance offline and plan future strategy.
Team Sharing
Share your best posts with marketing teams, collaborators, or ghostwriters. Exports provide the content in usable formats.
Key Features
Multiple Export Formats
Choose the format that fits your needs:
- Markdown: Perfect for blogs and documentation
- HTML: Ready for web publishing
- PDF: Great for portfolios and sharing
- Plain Text: Simple and universal
- JSON: Includes all metadata for analysis
- Word Document: Easy editing and sharing
Selective Export
Control exactly what you export:
- Individual posts
- Posts from a date range
- Posts by performance (top performers)
- Posts by topic or hashtag
- All posts (full archive)
Metrics Inclusion
Preserve engagement data with your content:
- Impressions and reach
- Likes, comments, shares
- Engagement rate
- Top comments
- Click-through data (if available)
Media Handling
Export more than just text:
- Download attached images
- Save video thumbnails and links
- Export document carousel slides
- Preserve poll results and options
Comment Export
Capture the conversation:
- All comments on your posts
- Your replies
- Nested conversation threads
- Commenter information
Batch Processing
Export at scale:
- Select multiple posts at once
- Queue exports for background processing
- Schedule regular automatic exports
- Set up archival routines
How to Use the Post Exporter
Step 1: Access the Exporter
- Click the Video Controls Plus extension icon
- Navigate to LinkedIn Features
- Select "Post Exporter"
- Your export dashboard opens
Step 2: Select Posts to Export
Choose what to export:
- Browse your post history
- Use filters (date, performance, topic)
- Select individual posts or use "Select All"
- Review your selection
Step 3: Choose Export Options
Configure your export:
- Select output format
- Choose whether to include metrics
- Decide on comment inclusion
- Set media handling preferences
Step 4: Process Export
Start the export:
- Click "Export Selected"
- Wait for processing (larger exports take longer)
- Receive notification when complete
- Download your files
Step 5: Use Your Exports
Put exported content to work:
- Access your downloads
- Review and organize files
- Repurpose for other channels
- Store for future reference
Pro Tips for Effective Exporting
Tip 1: Export Regularly
Set a monthly export routine:
- Export all new posts
- Back up to cloud storage
- Organize by month and year
- Maintain a content archive
Tip 2: Export with Metrics First
When repurposing, export with metrics initially:
- Know which posts performed best
- Include proof of engagement
- Identify patterns in successful content
- Then export clean versions for repurposing
Tip 3: Create a Content Portfolio
Build a showcase of your best work:
- Export top 20 posts with metrics
- Use PDF format for professional presentation
- Include comments that show impact
- Update quarterly
Tip 4: Repurpose Systematically
Turn LinkedIn success into multi-platform content:
- Top post → Blog article expansion
- Carousel post → Instagram/Twitter thread
- Video post → YouTube short
- Text post → Newsletter feature
Tip 5: Archive Comments
Comments often contain valuable insights:
- Export comments for research
- Identify common questions for future content
- Find testimonials and success stories
- Preserve meaningful conversations
Tip 6: Use JSON for Analysis
For data-driven creators:
- Export in JSON format
- Analyze patterns with spreadsheets
- Build your own dashboards
- Track trends over time
Format-Specific Tips
Markdown Export
Best for:
- Blog platform imports (Medium, Ghost, WordPress)
- Documentation systems
- GitHub repositories
- Newsletters
Tips:
- Formatting preserves well
- Images exported as separate files with references
- Easy to edit and customize
PDF Export
Best for:
- Professional portfolios
- Sharing with non-technical audiences
- Print-ready documents
- Quick reference archives
Tips:
- Choose layout carefully (single column, full metrics, etc.)
- Consider page breaks for multiple posts
- Include or exclude comments based on purpose
HTML Export
Best for:
- Direct web publishing
- Email newsletter inclusion
- Custom website integration
- Preserving exact formatting
Tips:
- Includes inline styling
- Media embedded or referenced
- Can be customized with CSS
JSON Export
Best for:
- Data analysis
- Custom tool integration
- Detailed metric preservation
- Programmatic processing
Tips:
- Includes all available metadata
- Structured for easy parsing
- Can be large for many posts
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Export Taking Too Long
For large exports:
- Reduce the number of posts selected
- Exclude media downloads
- Export in batches
- Check internet connection
Missing Posts in Export
If some posts aren't appearing:
- Check date range settings
- Verify posts are public (private posts may not export)
- Ensure proper permissions
- Try refreshing post data
Media Not Downloading
If images or videos aren't included:
- Check media export is enabled
- Verify storage permissions
- Ensure media is still on LinkedIn
- Try exporting without media first
Corrupt Export Files
If exported files won't open:
- Re-run the export
- Try a different format
- Export smaller batches
- Clear browser cache
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I export other people's posts?
The Post Exporter focuses on your own content. You can save others' posts using the Repost Manager for future reference.
Are deleted posts recoverable?
No, once deleted from LinkedIn, posts can't be exported. Regular exports prevent permanent loss.
How far back can I export?
The exporter can access your full post history available through LinkedIn's interface.
Does exporting affect my LinkedIn account?
No, exporting is read-only and doesn't modify your LinkedIn content in any way.
Can I schedule automatic exports?
Yes, set up weekly or monthly automatic exports to ensure consistent backups.
What about LinkedIn article exports?
Articles can be exported in the same way as posts, with full formatting preserved.
Building an Export Strategy
Define Your Purposes
Why are you exporting?
- Backup: Monthly full exports to cloud storage
- Portfolio: Quarterly best-of curation
- Repurposing: Weekly export of top performers
- Analysis: Monthly JSON exports for review
Set a Schedule
Regular exports prevent loss:
- Weekly: Top performing new posts
- Monthly: Full archive of all new posts
- Quarterly: Portfolio update
- Annually: Complete archive backup
Organize Your Files
Create a clear filing system:
/LinkedIn-Content/
/2026/
/01-January/
/Posts/
/Media/
/Metrics/
/02-February/
Plan Repurposing Workflows
What happens after export?
- Review exported posts
- Identify repurposing opportunities
- Adapt content for new platforms
- Track cross-platform performance
Conclusion
The Post Exporter ensures your LinkedIn content investment is preserved and maximized. By regularly exporting your posts, you protect your work, enable repurposing, and build a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise.
Start exporting today to:
- Protect your content from loss
- Build a professional content portfolio
- Enable systematic repurposing
- Analyze your content performance
Ready to preserve and repurpose your LinkedIn content? Install Video Controls Plus and start using the Post Exporter!
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Last updated 2026-02-25 by Video Controls Plus Team.