Importing from Scrappy

Keep It can import your Scrappy library.

If you are using Keep It 2.7 or later (2.7.10 or later is recommended) the process can be performed automatically with the Transfer app.

If you are using an earlier version of Keep It, see Importing from Scrappy Manually.

Using the Transfer app

Download the Transfer app from here:

Transfer app icon

Transfer.zip (1.6 MB)

To import from Scrappy:

  1. Open the Transfer app
  2. Ensure Transfer from Scrappy to Keep It is selected
  3. Click Start
  4. When macOS prompts to allow Transfer to access data from other apps, choose to allow it

Scrappy will start exporting your library. Once the export is completed, Keep It will open and show a sheet that allows you to choose how the Keep It library is imported.

  1. Use the Add to pop-up to choose whether to add the imported files to the top-level, or a list with the name of your choice
  2. Select Convert text files to notes if you want rich and plain text to become editable notes in Scrappy
  3. Click Import

Importing from Scrappy Manually

First export your library from Scrappy:

  1. Open Scrappy
  2. Choose Scrappy > Library > Export Library from the main menu
  3. Select Include metadata
  4. Click Export

Scrappy will start exporting the files. Once the export is completed:

  1. Open Keep It
  2. Choose Keep It > Import > Exported Library from the main menu
  3. Choose the folder exported by Scrappy
  4. Click Import
  5. Use the Add to pop-up to choose whether to add the imported files to the top-level, or a list with the name of your choice
  6. Click Import