Import notes and notebooks

You can import (restore) previously exported notes and notebooks using Evernote desktop app on your computer.

The imported notes will automatically be placed in a new notebook titled "Import [file_name]" (Mac) or "Imported notes" (Windows). From there, you can move or copy them to any notebook of your choice.

Evernote will import all the notes included in the file, along with any available file attributes. All of your individual notes and note titles will be imported, but your notebook structures will not be preserved.

To import your ENEX files, follow the steps for your operating system below.

Evernote for Mac
  1. Select File > Import... from the menu bar.
  2. Locate and select the ENEX (.enex) file you want to import.
  3. Click Open. Tags will automatically be imported.
Evernote for Windows
  1. Select File > Import... from the menu bar.
  2. Locate and select the ENEX (.enex) file you want to import.
  3. Click Open. Tags will automatically be imported.
Evernote Web
  1. Click on your profile icon/name, then choose Settings.
  2. Go to Import.
  3. You can drag and drop or browse files to import them, or you can refer to instructions on importing content from specific apps at the bottom of the import window for specific instructions.

Note: For the best experience, we recommend importing content using the Evernote desktop app for Mac or Windows.

You can also import ENEX files in the following ways:

  • Drag-and-drop the ENEX file directly into a destination notebook through the left navigation bar or note list.
  • Double-click an ENEX file to automatically import it into the app.

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