How to import the OneNote Planner

for Mac users – Importing ZIP files

Instruction Video for Mac users

This import instruction video is for users with a Microsoft PERSONAL account who are using the OneNote planner on a MacBook.

The following instructions are demonstrated using a MacBook.

Download the .zip file of the OneNote Planner

Step 1: Find the OneNote planner download link in the user guide file. Simply click it to access the planner files stored on OneDrive.

Step 2: Select the planner you want to use, then click the “Download” button in the upper-left corner to save the planner file to a local location on your MacBook.

Please note:

You don’t need a Microsoft account to download the files directly from OneDrive.
DO NOT unzip the planner file until you download it to the local.

Import the OneNote Planner

Step 1: Locate the downloaded .zip file, double-click to unzip it.

*After you unzip the planner, all these files should be in ONE Folder.

Step 2: Import the planner by using OneNote Importer Tool.

Click HERE to open the importer website page. Roll down to find “OneNote Notebook Importer“.
Sign in or sign up for your Microsoft account. If you are already signed in, please ignore this.
Click the “Import” button to upload the ENTIRE planner folder.
Wait for the uploading process to finish.

*The uploading process typically takes less than 20 minutes. If it appears to be taking longer and seems never finish, please click HERE to view the first Troubleshooting Question to fix it.

Sync the OneNote Planner on your Device

Step 1: Click the “View Notebook” button to open the planner online.

Step 2: After you open the planner online, then click the “Editing” button, select the “Open in Desktop” option to sync the planner in the OneNote application on your MacBook.

Congratulations! When all sections have been successfully synced to OneNote. Your planner is now ready to use.

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