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There are several ways to Export Notes from and to Import into SpringNotes.
... on the Library or a Group or as an action from a folder or subfolder1 context menu. For importing Multiple Notes in Markdown or SpringNotes .sprn format you need to have the correct entitlement 2| Format | Compatible With | Notes/Uses | File Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markdown | Markdown applications Examples include; iA Writer, Obsidian and Drafts 5 |
Multi Note Export creates a folder with each uniquely titled Note as a separate file. If two or more notes have the same title they are considered duplicates and a sequence number is appended to the fileName. You can select multiple notes for import if entitled. | .md |
| SpringNotes | SpringNotes | For sharing Notes with other SpringNotes users preserving backlinks, outline structure and tasks but not task metadata such as % complete & due date. All notes are exported from selection. Importing creates a copy of a Note and multiple imports of the same export will duplicate Notes. Multiple Notes from an export will be imported if entitled if not only the first Note will be imported. | .sprn |
| JSON | Any application that can read / process JSON data | Export only: Exports all Notes in Selection. See Notes on the SpringNotes JSON format here | .json |
| Format | Compatible With | Notes/Uses | File Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markdown | Markdown applications Examples include iA Writer , Obsidian | Export creates a .md file named as the Note Title | .md |
| Rich Text | Any application that can read a .rtf file | Great for sharing with Windows users | .rtf |
| HTML | Web Browsers and Email | Great for creating a styled email and also can be viewed within a browser | .html |
| Everywhere a PDF can be read or imported | Email, Print or embed almost anywhere |
sprn format or Markdown format. To do this access the context menu for the note as described here 11: Access the context menu by long pressing a folder or subfolder in iOS and by right clicking in MacOS
2: * Foundation User* or Unlock Ultimate or Unlimited Notes
3: If you are entitled to PDF Export
When you are editing an individual Note and have selected the Note preview You are able to Share this note in a variaty of formats.
To select the scope of the Export or destination for the Import:
These actions select the Library, a Group, a Folder, or a Subfolder as the scope in which to export Notes from or the destination in which Imported notes will be saved
Once you have made this selection the Export & Import screen as shown immediatly below will be displayed.
This is where you either Export or Import
To Export Select the EXPORT AS format for your Notes and then select "Begin Export"
To Import under IMPORT
Note: If you have not unlocked the entitlement which allows you to have an unlimited number of notes by either purchasing "Ultimate" or "Unlimited Notes" a padlock will be shown on the rows that enable you to import multiple notes at once. To unlock this entitlement just select the padlock Icon and you will be able to purchase
As your import or export is progressing a counter will display the number of Notes for the operation.
If you wish to access help select the Help Button.
Once you are finished go back to the Library by selecting < or Done on the Navigation Bar. If you start a long running export or import you have to finish first before going back to the library or the action will not complete
