In this post I will share how I was able to migrate from OneNote to Apple Notes. Return to the OneNote app, and then try opening or syncing your. And since Evernote is more flexible in it’s export process, you can actually use it to convert your OneNote notes to a format (.enex) that Apple Notes can import.In the OneNote options pane on the right, swipe down and, under the Sync heading, turn off the Auto Sync Attachments option. However, Evernote has a built in tool to migrate files from OneNote. Unfortunately OneNote doesn’t provide a viable export option that you can use with Apple Notes.Use Evernote to import notes from OneNote (one section at a time) A Mac, in a browser, or on a mobile device, each version of OneNote lets.In summary, my process had three major steps. Takes anywhere between 20 seconds to 3 minutes for the changes to update on the other device.All your notes stay synced across devices thanks to Microsofts cloud and there. However the syncing process is really bad. The idea is I can insert certain images and things from my laptop and annotate on my ipad and so on.
![]() For me, having a simplified interface and reliable syncing between my Apple devices is key. There’s no way to link between different notesOverall, the move to Apple Notes has been a good one. I wish Apple Notes had smart folders so I could quickly find things like the most recently edited notes across all folders Search is somewhat limited. There’s no way to duplicate or copy a note without copying and pasting the contents into a new note ![]() ![]() Onenote Sync Doesn'T Stop Free Was OneMaking OneNote free was one of those changes.So, I decided to migrate from Evernote to OneNote. But around this timeframe under Satya Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft was changing and evolving (and continues to) in ways that had great benefits for consumers. I’ve never been a Microsoft fanboy. They saw an opportunity while Evernote struggled. Was this a shot at Evernote? Probably. Too many features can distract you from taking good notes. After using OneNote for a few years I realized two things that ultimately led me to search for (another!) a replacement. In a couple of hours I was up and running.Fast forward to 2020. Migrating my notes over to OneNote was actually pretty darn smooth. My OneNote file was stored in OneDrive and I always found it strange (and frustrating) when my notes would not sync quickly with my laptop. The note syncing was inconsistent and slow. Syncing was always a bit wonky and writing notes on my iPhone was never smooth. But if you’re looking for simplicity, then it’s probably not for you. The archiver mac emulatorThese issues interfered enough with my workflow to make me consider alternatives… again.If you’re considering migrating to Apple Notes Ihope you find this helpful! The process, while a little cumbersome, really isn’t that bad. There was keyboard incompatibility, especially with swipe. The fonts would change mid note (what?!).
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