Evernote has long been a robust note-taking app. Whether it’s clipping web articles for later, scanning documents, or the seamless collaboration across devices, the app has covered all the boxes to be your go-to platform. Recently, Evernote’s decision to limit new and existing freemium users to a maximum of 50 notes and a notebook has irked many. If this restriction has also disappointed you, now is the right time to switch to Apple Notes. Read on to learn how to migrate notes from Evernote to Apple Notes on iPhone and iPad.
Transfer Notes from Evernote to Apple Notes on iOS and iPadOS
To begin with, let’s briefly discuss how exporting notes from Evernote works!
How does exporting notes from Evernote work?
Earlier, Evernote offered a pretty straightforward way to export a note file even in the freemium version of the app on iOS. But that has, unfortunately, changed.
Now, exporting a note from Evernote is available only in the premium version of the note-taking app. Hence, if you aren’t using the paid version of the app, you will need to create a shareable link of the notes you want to export (Open a note -> tap on the profile icon at the top -> turn on the toggle next to Shareable link -> Copy the link) and open them on the preferred device.
- Alternatively, you can use your Mac to export your Evernotes in the ENEX (.enex) format and sync the exported files with Apple Notes.
- To make your task easier, we’ve created a detailed guide about exporting notes from Evernote to Apple Notes on Mac. So, do check that out if you need a better way to migrate your precious data.
- If your iDevices are connected with the same Apple ID and the iCloud is active for Apple Notes, all of your imported notes will sync across iDevices. That means you won’t have to take the extra steps to bring your notes to the stock notes app.
- However, if that’s not the case, make sure to email the exported file to yourself or transfer that file to the Files app using AirDrop before going any further.
1. Use Apple Mail to Import Notes from Evernote to Apple Notes
- To get going, open the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Now, tap the email with the exported file.
- Next, touch and hold the file and choose Share.
- In the share sheet, tap Notes.
- Finally, tap on Import Notes and you are good to go!
2. Use the Files App to Import Notes from Evernote to Apple Notes
- On your iPhone or iPad, head over to the Files app.
- Now, navigate to the file you would like to import to Notes.
- After that, touch and hold the file.
- Tap on the Share option in the menu.
- Next, tap Notes.
- Once your file has been successfully downloaded, you’ll get a confirmation message.
- Next up, tap on Import Notes.
- Up next, launch the Notes app on your iPhone/iPad -> choose your iCloud notes. Check out the new folder called Imported Notes.
- If you have not activated the iCloud for Notes, the imported folder will appear inside the “On My Device” folder.
Final Thoughts…
Both in terms of versatility and efficiency, Apple Notes has come a long way. Therefore, if you want to have a fully capable note-taking app that can let you jot down your thoughts, manage to-dos, and take control of tasks without having to pay anything, Apple Notes can live up to your expectations.
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