How to Export Evernote to OneNote

If you want to know how to Export Evernote to OneNote, checkout this article. Evernote has been the best app for a long time to take notes, keep track of documents, organize projects, and put anything else you might want to find later.

But Evernote’s reputation has taken a hit in the last few years because of an old user interface, higher fees, a string of layoffs, and a new CEO. Even though there are no signs that the app is going away soon and, according to most reports, it still has a few hundred million users, it doesn’t hurt to have a backup plan in case you decide to leave.

A lot of apps, like Microsoft OneNote, Zoho Notebook, Simplenote, and Google Keep, are trying to be the best place for you to keep your thoughts, ideas, and other things. In this article, we’ll tell you how (or if) you can move your Evernote data to one of these apps. You can also go to the official OneNote support site to know more information about this.

How to Export Evernote to OneNote

Using an ENEX File

You can switch from Evernote to OneNote by using a file instead of a signed account. This could be an option if you don’t have the Evernote client installed on your OneNote computer or Mac (for example, if you’re moving to a new PC) or if you’re importing someone else’s Evernote notes.

You could also import your Evernote notes into other note-taking apps, like Apple Notes, using this option. For this, you will need to export your Evernote files to the ENEX format. You can only export to this format if you use the Windows or Mac desktop client for Evernote.

• First, download Evernote and install it on your PC or Mac. Then, sign in. To start the export process, click File > Export in the Evernote client.
• Select Export as a file in ENEX format (.enex) in the Export note window. If you want to move your Evernote notes to another platform, like Google Docs, you may need to choose the Export as a single HTML web file option. If you click the Options button, you can change what you want to export. Click the Export button when you’re ready.
• Give the ENEX or HTML file a name in the Save As window, then click the Save button.
• If the export went well, Evernote will show you a popup that says “Export Succeeded” to let you know. Click Open Containing Folder to see your ENEX or HTML file, or click Close to end the process.
• To add an ENEX file to OneNote, get the OneNote Importer tool and run it. Accept the terms of use by checking the box that says “I accept the terms of this agreement,” and then click “Get started.“
• The OneNote Importer tool will ask you to import a file if the Evernote desktop client isn’t installed. Click “Choose File” to find your ENEX file and add it. Then click “Next” to start the process.
• If you already have the Evernote client installed and want to import an ENEX file, click Import a file instead of Import an ENEX file.
• Sign in to your OneNote account, then click the Import button at the end of the process to bring your Evernote notes into OneNote using the ENEX file.
• Once the ENEX file has been imported, click View Notes in OneNote to see the notes from Evernote that were imported.

Export Evernote to OneNote

As we’ve already said, the easiest way to move from Evernote to OneNote is to use the OneNote Importer tool. It only works with Windows PCs and Macs, so if you’re using the mobile Evernote app or want to switch to another platform like Google Docs, you’ll need to read the next section. For these steps to work, you’ll need to have the Evernote client installed on your PC or Mac.

• If you use Windows or macOS, you can download and run the OneNote Importer tool. You’ll see the Microsoft terms and conditions for using the tool. To get started, check the box that says “I accept the terms of this agreement” and then click the “Get started” button.
• Your Evernote notebooks will be found automatically by the OneNote Importer tool. To choose these, click the checkbox next to each one and then click the Next button.
• After choosing the notes you want to import from Evernote, you’ll need to sign in to the OneNote account you want to use. Click Sign in with a Microsoft Account to use a regular Microsoft account, or Sign in with a work or school account to use an organizational account. Click the Sign up now button if you don’t already have a Microsoft account.
• Next, enter your username and password to sign in. After you sign in, the OneNote Importer tool will show you how your Evernote notes will look in OneNote. Click the Use Evernote tags to organise content in OneNote box if you want to move your tags from Evernote to OneNote. Click the Import button when you’re ready.
• Right away, the tool will start to move from Evernote to OneNote. This may take a few minutes, but you can stop the process by clicking the “Cancel” button.
• When the process is done, the OneNote Importer tool will let you know. You can see your imported Evernote notes in the OneNote client by pressing the View Notes in OneNote button.

FAQ

Can you transfer from Evernote to OneNote?

If you want to keep a lot of notes, the best way to move them all is to use the Evernote2OneNote app. This can help you move your content from Evernote into a default notebook in OneNote, which you can then move around to wherever you want.

How do I export everything from Evernote?

Right-click on the note(s) you want to export and choose Export…. Select a file format (ENEX, single-page HTML, or multi-page HTML). Check or uncheck the notes’ attributes you want to export (e.g., tags, created date, author). Choose Export.

Is Microsoft discontinuing OneNote?

OneNote for Windows 10 will still work and get important updates, but it won’t get any new features. As was already said, support for OneNote for Windows 10 will end in October 2025.