How to Import and export notes on Mac

How to Import and export notes on Mac

Import text files into Notes

If you use upgraded iCloud notes or notes 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 Notes app  on your Mac, 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 organised 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. 

Export a note

You can export notes as PDF files.

1. In the Notes app  on your Mac, click the note you want to export.

2. Choose File > Export as PDF.

MAC Notes export