# Import notes

> Bring in Markdown or text files, or a ZIP of a folder such as an Obsidian vault.

Page: https://docs.memex.tools/import

### 1. Open Notes settings
In memex, open **Settings › Notes**.

![Import and Export, in Settings › Notes](https://docs.memex.tools/images/settings-notes.jpg)

### 2. Drop your files
Drop Markdown or text files, or a ZIP of a folder such as an Obsidian vault.

### 3. Import
Press **Import**. For a ZIP, **Analyze** first shows what would come in.

Titles, tags and links between the imported notes are kept.

> **Note**
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> PDFs and images are not accepted.

> **Tip:** For a ZIP, press **Analyze** first. It shows what would come in before anything does.

## Related

- [Export notes](https://docs.memex.tools/export): Download one note, a selection, or everything as Markdown files.
- [Write a note](https://docs.memex.tools/write-a-note): Create a note, link it to others, undo a change, or start from a file.