> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.raindrop.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Import

> Bring your existing bookmarks from browsers and other apps

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Switching to Raindrop.io doesn't mean starting over. Your bookmarks, folders, tags, notes, highlights, and annotations can all come with you.

## Getting export file

First, download an export file from where you currently keep your bookmarks.

### From a browser

Every browser lets you export bookmarks from settings — look for `Export bookmarks` or `Bookmark manager`.

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Here are guides for
<Icon icon="chrome" size={16} color="red" /> [Chrome](https://www.wikihow.com/Export-Bookmarks-from-Chrome),
<Icon icon="safari" size={16} color="blue" /> [Safari](https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/websites/web-development/export-safari-bookmarks/),
<Icon icon="firefox" size={16} color="orange" /> [Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/export-firefox-bookmarks-to-backup-or-transfer),
and <Icon icon="edge" size={16} color="green" /> [Edge](https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/websites/web-development/export-edge-bookmarks/).

### From another app

Works with most bookmark managers, read-later apps, PKM, and even some note-taking apps. In most cases you just need to find the export option in your current app's settings and upload the file to Raindrop.io.

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    * **Raindrop.io** — your own [backup](/export)
    * **Readwise Reader** — [export](https://read.readwise.io/profile) as CSV
    * **Instapaper** — [export](https://www.instapaper.com/user) as CSV
    * **Evernote** — [export your notes](https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/209005557-Export-notes-and-notebooks) in ENEX format. Select only **Created Date**, **Tags**, and **Source URL** — other fields are ignored. Only web clips (created via Web Clipper) are imported, not regular notes
    * **Notion** — [export your entire workspace](https://www.notion.com/help/export-your-content#export-your-entire-workspace), unzip the archive, and find the `My Links.csv` file inside
    * **Diigo** — [export](https://www.diigo.com/tools/export) as CSV for the most complete transfer, including tags and annotations
    * **Pinboard** — [export](https://pinboard.in/settings/backup) as JSON for the most complete transfer
    * **Pinterest** — doesn't offer a built-in export. Use [Pinback](https://pinbackit.github.io/), a free third-party tool that downloads your pins as an importable file
    * **Pocket** — export as HTML file
    * **GoodLinks** — click File / Export data in menu
    * **Anybox** - export as JSON for the most complete transfer
    * **Mymind** — [export](https://access.mymind.com/account) and get CSV file
    * **Toby** — [export](https://help.gettoby.com/support/solutions/articles/66000508502-how-to-export-your-collections) as JSON file
    * **Omnivore** — export as JSON file
    * **Listy** — [export](https://listy.is/help/how-to-export-lists/) as JSON or LISTY file
    * **Edge Collections** — open the collection, click **… → Copy All**, paste into a `.txt` file
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    Raindrop.io supports HTML, CSV, JSON, TXT, and ENEX file formats — so if your app can export in any of these, it will work.

    If you're having trouble or your app uses a different format, [contact us](mailto:info@raindrop.io) — we'll help you move.
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## Importing

Once you have your export file, open the <Icon icon="file-import" size={16} /> [Import page](https://app.raindrop.io/settings/import) and upload it. Raindrop.io will show how many bookmarks, folders, tags, and highlights were found. Review the summary and click **Start import**.

<Tip>Keep the browser tab open until the upload finishes</Tip>

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Your bookmarks appear in collections that match the original folder structure. Thumbnails, search filters, and [web archive](/permanent-copy) copies are processed in the background — you'll get an email when everything is ready.

## Next steps

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    Save bookmarks, highlights, and tabs as you browse
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    Set up automatic sync with dozens of apps and services
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## FAQ

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    Duplicates are skipped automatically. If the export file contains duplicate URLs, only the first one is imported. If a bookmark already exists in your Raindrop.io account, it's skipped too — the summary before import shows how many duplicates were found.

    Existing bookmarks are never overwritten. If you need to update a bookmark, delete it from Raindrop.io first, then re-import.
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    Imported bookmarks are placed into collections matching the folder structure from the export file. Bookmarks without a folder go to Unsorted.
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  <Accordion title="My file is too large">
    Compress it into a ZIP archive and upload that instead. Maximum file size is 300 MB.
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  <Accordion title="What file formats are supported?">
    HTML, CSV, TXT, JSON, and ENEX (Evernote). Most apps export in one of these formats.
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    Yes. Raindrop.io accepts TXT and CSV.

    **TXT** — one URL per line.

    **CSV** — comma-delimited with these columns:

    * `url` (required), `folder`, `title`, `note`, `tags`, `created` (optional)
    * Use `/` for nested folders — e.g. `a/b/c`
    * Multiple tags go in quotes — e.g. `"tag1, tag2"`
    * `created` accepts a Unix timestamp or ISO 8601 date

    ```csv theme={null}
    folder,url,title,note,tags,created
    "Folder",http://google.com,Google,"Note","search, app",1629980125
    "Folder/Nested folder",http://yahoo.com,Yahoo,"Note","search, app",1629980125
    ```

    [Validate your CSV](https://csvlint.io/) before uploading.
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