Import your notes (Mac, Windows, Web)
Export your notes from your current app as Markdown (.md).
In Mem, click your profile photo → Imports, then drag and drop the Markdown files.
You can also drag and drop Markdown files directly onto the Notes page.
After importing
Immediately after importing, you’ll see a message such as “Imported 15 notes.” Clicking this takes you to the newly imported notes. From there, you can:
- Multi‑select notes and take bulk actions (Organize, Auto‑organize, Chat, Delete)
- Multi‑select notes and take bulk actions (Organize, Auto‑organize, Chat, Delete). See: /features/bulk-actions
- Select a range quickly with Shift‑click
- Move items to Trash if needed
Supported file types
- Markdown (.md) and plain text (.txt)
- Other file types and attachments aren’t imported directly
FAQs
How many files can I import at once?
Import up to about 1,000 files at a time. For larger libraries, split into batches.
What should I do if dragging and dropping doesn’t work?
Restart the app and try again. If your export is zipped, unzip first, then drag in the .md/.txt files.
Do folder structures come over?
No. Mem imports individual notes. Recreate grouping with Collections after the import.
What happens to images or attachments in my notes?
Attachments aren’t imported with the note. Upload them separately (e.g., Google Drive) and add links.
Can I import Word docs or Google Docs directly?
Not yet. Export or copy them to Markdown or plain text first, then import.
I see duplicates—how do I clean them up?
Multi‑select duplicates from the imported list and delete in bulk. Originals in other apps aren’t affected.
What if I lose internet connection during import?
Pause/reconnect and re‑start the import to complete it.
