After using Evernote for a long time, I have recently chosen to transfer all my notes and workflow to Notion. Although I have been satisfied with Evernote for several years, I started to desire a note-taking experience that is more versatile and personalized. Notion, with its robust capabilities and user-friendly design, appeared to be the ideal substitute.
The migration process from Evernote to Notion can seem daunting at first, especially if you have a large collection of notes and attachments. However, with a little planning and patience, the transition can be smooth and rewarding. In this article, I will guide you through the steps I took to migrate from Evernote to Notion.
Gather and Organize Your Evernote Notes
The first step in migrating from Evernote to Notion is to gather and organize your existing notes. Start by opening Evernote and reviewing your note collection. Take some time to categorize and tag your notes to make it easier to transfer them to Notion.
Next, export your Evernote notes by going to File > Export. Choose the format “Evernote XML (.enex)” and save the exported file to your computer. This file will contain all your notes, including attachments and metadata.
Importing Notes into Notion
Now that you have exported your Evernote notes, it’s time to import them into Notion. Open Notion and create a new workspace or open an existing one where you want to import your Evernote notes. Click on the “Import” button and choose the “Evernote” option.
Select the exported .enex file and wait for Notion to process and import your notes. Depending on the size of your note collection, this process may take some time. Once the import is complete, you will see your Evernote notes in Notion, organized in separate pages or databases.
Review and Edit Imported Notes
After importing your Evernote notes into Notion, it’s essential to review and edit them if necessary. Notion’s formatting options may differ from Evernote, so you might need to adjust the styling and formatting of your notes to fit the Notion environment.
Take this opportunity to add personal touches and commentary to your notes. Notion allows you to add images, videos, code snippets, and more, making your notes more engaging and interactive.
Recreate Notebooks and Tags
One of the advantages of Evernote is its organizational structure, with notebooks and tags. In Notion, you can recreate this structure using databases and tags.
Create a new database in Notion for each Evernote notebook. Within each database, create properties and columns based on the metadata you had in Evernote, such as tags, creation dates, or categories. This will allow you to filter and sort your notes easily in Notion.
Update Links and References
During the migration process, it’s essential to update any links or references within your notes. As Notion uses its unique URL structure, any links pointing to Evernote pages or external sources will need to be updated to the corresponding Notion pages or URLs.
Go through your notes and update any links or references accordingly. This might take some time, especially if you have a significant number of interconnected notes.
Conclusion
Migrating from Evernote to Notion might seem like a formidable task, but with careful planning and execution, it can be a rewarding experience. Notion offers a more flexible and customizable note-taking environment, allowing you to tailor your workspace to your exact needs.
Remember to take your time during the migration process and make any necessary adjustments and edits to your notes. With a little effort, you’ll soon find yourself enjoying Notion’s powerful features and organized workspace.