# `lxc storage volume export` Export custom storage volume ## Synopsis Description: Export custom storage volume ```default lxc storage volume export [:] [] [flags] ``` ## Options ```default --compression Define a compression algorithm: for backup or none --export-version Use a different metadata format version than the latest one supported by the server --optimized-storage Use storage driver optimized format (can only be restored on a similar pool) --target Cluster member name --volume-only Export the volume without its snapshots ``` ## Options inherited from parent commands ```default --debug Show all debug messages --force-local Force using the local unix socket -h, --help Print help --project Override the source project -q, --quiet Don't show progress information --sub-commands Use with help or --help to view sub-commands -v, --verbose Show all information messages --version Print version number ``` ## SEE ALSO * [lxc storage volume](https://canonical.com/lxd/docs/default/reference/manpages/lxc/storage/volume/index.html.md#lxc-storage-volume-md) - Manage storage volumes