Notes for Mac: Import or export notes

Import or export notes

You can import text files into Notes or export them as PDF files.

Import text files into Notes

If you’re using upgraded iCloud notes, or your notes are stored on your Mac, you can import text files into Notes as individual notes. You can import files in TXT, RTF, RTFD, HTML, or Evernote XML Export (ENEX) format.

  1. In the sidebar, click a folder in the account (iCloud or On My Mac) you want to import files into.

  2. Choose File > Import to Notes.

  3. Select one or more files, or select a folder to import all the text files in it. If you select a folder, click “Preserve folder structure on import” to keep the imported notes organized the way they were in the folder. (If you don’t see this option, click Options.)

  4. Click Import.

Your new notes (and folders, if you imported any) appear in an Imported Notes folder. You can now move or rename the notes and folders as usual. See Organize notes in folders.

For more information about importing, see the Apple Support article Import your notes and files to the Notes app.

Export a note

You can export notes as PDF files.

  • Choose File > Export as PDF.

Last Modified: Sep 21, 2016
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