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title: Plaintext files
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# How do I import notes from Plaintext files?

1. Go to [https://importer.notesnook.com/](https://importer.notesnook.com/) on your PC/Laptop.
2. From the list of note apps to import from, select "Text".
   ![](/static/plaintext-importer/1.png)
3. Drop your .txt files, or click anywhere inside the box to browse and select your .txt files. You can also provide a .zip file containing all your .txt files. Then click "Start processing".
   ![](/static/plaintext-importer/2.png)
4. Once the Importer finishes processing your files, download the .zip file.
   ![](/static/import-ready.png)
5. After you have downloaded the `.zip` file, [go to the Notesnook Web App](https://app.notesnook.com/) > Settings > Notesnook Importer. Select the .zip you downloaded earlier and click "Start import" button.
   ![](/static/import-zip-app.png)
6. Once importing completes you should see all your notes in Notesnook. If you face any issues during importing, feel free to [report them on GitHub](https://github.com/streetwriters/notesnook-importer).
