diff --git a/openpype/hosts/resolve/api/workio.py b/openpype/hosts/resolve/api/workio.py
index 63be4abb1b..9101d6fce6 100644
--- a/openpype/hosts/resolve/api/workio.py
+++ b/openpype/hosts/resolve/api/workio.py
@@ -36,10 +36,8 @@ def save_file(filepath):
         response = project.SetName(fname)
         log.info("Project renamed: {}".format(response))
 
-    if response:
-        # only export if project was saved or renamed
-        exported = pm.ExportProject(fname, filepath)
-        log.info("Project exported: {}".format(exported))
+    exported = pm.ExportProject(fname, filepath)
+    log.info("Project exported: {}".format(exported))
 
 
 def open_file(filepath):