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Deepblu dive logs: export them and move to Depthlog
Matteo Beltrame
Founder of Depthlog
Why migrating Shearwater logs is harder than it should be
Shearwater computers store a rich dive history, but the logs live inside the manufacturer ecosystem. Moving them to another logbook usually means finding the right export format, and that is where most divers stop.
The good news: Shearwater logs are among the easiest to migrate, because the community tooling supports them well.
The universal route: Subsurface
Subsurface is a free, open-source dive log application that supports a wide range of computers, including Shearwater. It can download dives directly from the device and export them in a universal format.
Depthlog imports UDDF (
.uddf), CSV and JSON. UDDF is the safest choice because it preserves the dive profile, gas mix and samples.1. Install Subsurface
Download the version for your operating system from the official release page. Install it and open the application.
2. Download the dives from the computer
Connect the Shearwater computer the way your model supports it, usually Bluetooth. In Subsurface, open the import section, choose Dive Computer as the source, select Shearwater as the manufacturer and start the download.
Keep the computer awake and close to the machine during the transfer. If the connection drops, restart both and try again. Bluetooth pairing issues are almost always solved by removing the old pairing and pairing again.
3. Export to UDDF
Select the dives you want to move, open the File menu and choose the export option. Pick UDDF as the format and save the file somewhere you can find it.
4. Import into Depthlog
Open the import page in Depthlog, choose the UDDF file and review the dives before confirming. Depthlog checks for duplicates, so importing the same file twice does not create double logs.
If you also have old dives from another brand, import them in the same session. Depthlog keeps them in one timeline, which is what makes the statistics useful.
If you prefer Shearwater Cloud
Shearwater Cloud is the manufacturer app. If your model syncs with it and the app offers an export or share option, save the file and import it into Depthlog. The exact menu depends on the app version, so treat Subsurface as the stable fallback.
Troubleshooting
- The computer is not detected: check the cable or Bluetooth pairing, close other apps that may hold the device, and retry.
- The download stops halfway: keep the computer awake, reduce the distance, and download in smaller batches.
- The file will not import: confirm it is UDDF, CSV or JSON and not a PDF or a manufacturer-only format.
Why bring your Shearwater logs to Depthlog
Depthlog is not just a place to store files. Once your history is in, you get:
- lifetime statistics and trends across every computer and brand;
- SAC, depth and bottom-time analysis that the dive computer does not aggregate;
- a repetitive-dive planner that uses your real surface intervals;
- buddy tags, a dive map, certificates and shareable summaries.
Ready to move your logs? Create a free Depthlog account and import your UDDF file. No credit card required.
