Take note, notetakers—Evernote has pretty decent competition, not least from Microsoft’s own OneNote app. This free-to-use tool has no limitations and doesn’t require a subscription to use, making it one step better than Evernote with its complicated pricing plans.
If you’ve decided to jump ship, Microsoft has made the process simple with the Strumento di importazione di OneNote for Windows and macOS. This allows you to migrate from Evernote to OneNote, moving your notes and clippings across in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to use the OneNote Importer tool effectively.
How to Migrate from Evernote to OneNote
The easiest method to migrate from Evernote to OneNote is, as we’ve mentioned, to use the OneNote Importer tool. It only supports users with a Windows PC or Mac, so if you’re using the mobile Evernote app, or you want to migrate to another platform like Google Docs, you’ll need to look at our next section.
You’ll need the Evernote client installed on your PC or Mac for these instructions to work.
- If you’re running Windows or macOS, download the Strumento di importazione di OneNote and run it. You’ll be presented with the Microsoft terms and conditions for using the tool, so press the Accetto i termini di questo accordo casella di controllo prima di fare clic su Inizia pulsante per iniziare.
- The OneNote Importer tool will automatically detect your Evernote notebooks. Select these by pressing the checkbox next to each entry before pressing the Avanti pulsante.
- With your Evernote notes selected, you’ll need to sign in with the OneNote account you want to import into. Click Accedi con un account Microsoft to sign into a typical Microsoft account, or Sign in with a work or school account to sign into an organizational account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account already, click the Iscriviti ora prima il pulsante.
- Sign in with your username and password at the next stage. Once you’ve signed in, the OneNote Importer tool will explain how your Evernote notes will appear in OneNote. If you want to migrate your Evernote tags to OneNote, click the Use Evernote tags to organize content in OneNote checkbox. When you’re ready, click the Importare pulsante.
- The tool will begin to migrate from Evernote to OneNote immediately. This may take a little bit of time, but if you want to cancel the process, click the Annulla pulsante.
- The OneNote Importer tool will alert you once the process is complete. Press the View Notes in OneNote button to view your imported Evernote notes in the OneNote client.
Migrating From Evernote to OneNote Using an ENEX File
It’s possible to migrate from Evernote to OneNote from a file rather than a signed account. This could be an option if you don’t have the Evernote client installed on your OneNote PC or Mac (for instance, if you’re moving to another PC), or if you’re importing another person’s Evernote notes.
This option would also allow you to import your Evernote notes to other note-taking apps like Apple Notes. To do this, you’ll need your Evernote files exported to the ENEX format.
Unfortunately, you can only export to this format using the desktop Evernote client for Windows or Mac.
- To start with, download and install Evernote on your PC or Mac, then sign in. In the Evernote client, click File> Esporta to begin the export process.
- Nel Export note finestra, selezionare il Export as a file in ENEX format (.enex) option. You may need to select the Export as a single HTML web file option to be able to migrate your Evernote notes to other platforms like Google Docs instead. You can customize what you would like to export by clicking the Opzioni button. Once you’re ready, click the Esportare pulsante.
- Nel Salva con nome window, give the ENEX or HTML file a name, then press the Risparmi pulsante.
- If the export was successful, Evernote will alert you with an Export Succeeded popup. Click Apri cartella contenente to view your ENEX or HTML file, or click Chiudi per terminare il processo.
Once saved, your ENEX file can be imported using the OneNote Importer tool on a PC or Mac that doesn’t have the Evernote client installed. This option will also work if you’re importing notes from another Evernote account.
- To import an ENEX file to OneNote, download and run the Strumento di importazione di OneNote. Agree to the usage conditions by pressing the Accetto i termini di questo accordo casella di controllo, quindi fare clic su Iniziare.
- If the Evernote desktop client isn’t installed, the OneNote Importer tool will ask you to import a file. Click the Scegli il file button to locate and insert your ENEX file, then click Avanti per iniziare il processo.
- If the Evernote client is installed and you want to import an ENEX file, click Import a file instead.
- Sign in with your OneNote account, then at the final stage, click the Importare button to import your Evernote notes to OneNote using the ENEX file.
- Clicchi View Notes in OneNote to view your imported Evernote notes once the process of importing the ENEX file has completed.
Importing OneNote Files to Other Platforms
Depending on the platform, you might also be able to migrate your Evernote notes to other platforms using an exported ENEX or HTML file. Alternatives like semplice Nota, for instance, allow you to import ENEX files directly.
Mac users can also switch to using the core Notes app, pre-installed with all macOS and iOS devices.
- Per fare ciò, aprire il Note app e premere File > Import to Notes. Select the ENEX file and click the Importare pulsante, quindi premere Importa note per completare il processo.
Boosting Productivity with OneNote
While it continues to be a favorite for simple note-taking, there are better alternatives to Evernote available. Microsoft OneNote is one of them, but if it isn’t for you, export your notes to a cross-platform alternative like Simplenote instead.
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