Import

Import notes into Sidvy from a zip file containing markdown files.

Supported Format

Sidvy supports importing zip files (.zip) containing markdown files. The zip file can include folders to preserve your organizational structure.

Importing a Zip File

1. Go to Settings > Import/Export
2. Click Import
3. Select a .zip file
4. Preview the import
5. Click Import

Zip File Structure

Your zip file should contain markdown files (.md). Folders within the zip are converted to groups in Sidvy.

Example structure:

my-notes.zip
├── note1.md
├── note2.md
└── Projects/
    ├── project-a.md
    └── project-b.md

This creates:

• Two notes at root level
• A “Projects” group with two notes inside

Import Preview

Before importing, you’ll see:

• File name and resulting note title
• Content preview
• Folder structure as groups
• Any warnings

Review and confirm before proceeding.

Converting from Other Apps

Most note-taking apps can export to markdown. Create a zip file from the exported content.

Obsidian

1. Locate your Obsidian vault folder
2. Zip the folder contents
3. Import the zip to Sidvy
4. Wiki links [[...]] are preserved

Notion

1. Export from Notion as Markdown & CSV
2. Zip the exported markdown files
3. Import the zip to Sidvy
4. Some Notion-specific syntax may need cleanup

Roam Research

1. Export from Roam as Markdown
2. Zip the exported files
3. Import to Sidvy
4. Block references won’t work, but content imports

Bear

1. Export from Bear as Markdown
2. Zip the exported files
3. Import to Sidvy
4. Tags are preserved as #tags

Apple Notes

1. No direct export available
2. Use a third-party tool to export as markdown
3. Zip the files and import to Sidvy

Post-Import Tasks

After importing:

1. Review wiki links - Some may need fixing
2. Check formatting - Some conversions aren’t perfect
3. Organize - Move notes to appropriate groups
4. Add tags - Enhance with Sidvy’s tag system

Troubleshooting

Encoding Issues

If you see garbled characters:

• Ensure source files are UTF-8 encoded
• Re-save source files in UTF-8 before zipping

Missing Formatting

If formatting is lost:

• Check that source files use standard markdown
• Some proprietary syntax may not convert

Large Imports

For very large zip files:

• Ensure a stable internet connection
• Check storage limits
• Allow time for processing