The snapshots route allows the creation of database snapshots. Snapshots are .snapshot files that can be used to launch Meilisearch. Creating a snapshot is also referred to as exporting it, whereas launching Meilisearch with a snapshot is referred to as importing it. During a snapshot export, all indexes of the current instance are exported—together with their documents and settings—and saved as a single .snapshot file. During a snapshot import, all indexes contained in the indicated .snapshot file are imported along with their associated documents and settings. Snapshot imports are performed at launch using an option.