Switching from Notion to Craft

If you’re considering a move from Notion to Craft—welcome! Craft offers a refined, fast, and beautifully structured experience that’s ideal for both focused writing and powerful organization. This guide will highlight the key differences, how to bring your content over, and where to get help if needed.

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Feel free to message us anytime if you run into any issues or have questions during the transition. 

We’re excited to have you in the Craft community!

Why Switch to Craft?

Here are some of the most appreciated advantages of Craft:

  • Clean, distraction-free interface
    Designed to help you focus, think clearly, and create beautifully styled content.
  • Offline access on Apple devices
    The Craft app for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS allows you to access and edit your content even when offline. Changes sync automatically when you're back online.
  • Beautiful, structured documents
    Easily build visually polished pages with flexible layout options, styled cards, and intuitive nesting.
  • Fast and responsive
    Craft is lightweight and optimized for performance across platforms.
  • Organize your way
    Use folders, nested pages, backlinks, and collections to manage your content however you like.
  • Seamless sharing and collaboration
    Invite others to view or edit content with real-time collaboration tools and publishing options.

How to Import from Notion

Moving your content into Craft is simple. It works like this:

Step 1: Export from Notion

  1. In Notion, go to Settings & Members > Settings > Export content
  2. Select Markdown & CSV as the export format
  3. Check Include subpages
  4. Download and unzip the export file

Step 2: Import into Craft

  1. Open Craft on Mac or Web
  2. Navigate to the folder where you want the content imported
  3. Click the ••• menu in the top right > Import > Notion
  4. Select the folder from your unzipped Notion export

📘 For a step-by-step walkthrough, see: Import from Notion