docs/obsidian-help/Import notes/Import from Evernote.md

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Obsidian allows you to easily migrate your notes from Evernote using the [[Importer|Importer plugin]].

Export your data from Evernote

Obsidian uses Evernote's export format .enex files.

You can find Evernote's instructions for exporting your data on Evenote's website. This method allows you to export entire notebooks in the desktop client.

1. Go to the Notebooks screen.
2. Click on More actions (••• icon) and choose Export Notebook...
3. Select ENEX as the file format.
4. Choose a location for your exported .enex file.

Import your Evernote data into Obsidian

You will need the official Obsidian [[Importer]] plugin, which you can install here.

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Community Plugins and install Importer.
3. Enable the Importer plugin.
4. Open the Importer plugin using the command palette or ribbon icon.
5. Under File format choose Evernote (.enex).
6. Select the location of your Evernote backup file.
7. Click Import and wait until import is complete.
8. You're done!

Import settings

For more advanced import options from Evernote you can also try importing via Yarle.