# Import from Instapaper (.CSV)

URL: https://folio.sonicar.tech/docs/import-sync/Instapaper/

> Learn how to export your saved articles from Instapaper as a CSV file and import them into your Folio account.

##  Export from Instapaper [#export-from-instapaper]

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    You will need to use the <strong>Instapaper web app</strong> to <strong>access the export option</strong>. The iOS and Android apps do not support this feature.
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To export all saved articles from Instapaper:

1. Navigate to the [Instapaper app](https://instapaper.com/).
2. Click on your email address in the top-right corner of the Instapaper header.
3. Select [**`Settings`**](https://instapaper.com/user) from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the **`Export`** section.
5. Click the **`Send .CSV file to your email`** button.
6. Check your inbox or spam folder to download the file.

![Instapaper_Import](/import/Instapaper_Import.png)

##  Import to Folio [#import-to-folio]

Once you've received the Instapaper CSV file in your email, follow these steps to import your Instapaper saves to Folio:
1. Click the **`⚙️ Settings`** icon in the Folio app's bottom navigation bar.
2. Select the **`Import`** option from the Settings page.
3. Choose **`Instapaper (.CSV)`**.
4. Folio will open a file explorer where you can upload your **`Instapaper CSV`** file.
5. Confirm that you're uploading the correct Instapaper CSV file.
6. Wait for the import process to complete.
7. Check the success message when the import process finishes.

![Import-to-Folio-Instapaper](/import/Import-to-Folio-Instapaper.png)

## ⁉️ FAQs [#️faqs]

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    <Accordion title="❌ My Instapaper file won’t upload into Folio. What should I do?">
        <ul>
            <li>Make sure it’s the **CSV export file**.</li>
            <li>Check that the file is not too large (split into multiple exports if needed).</li>
        </ul>
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="🔁 Some article links are broken after import. Why?">
        <ul>
            <li>Instapaper only stores **saved links** (not always cached content). If the original site is gone, Folio won’t be able to fetch the full article text.</li>
        </ul>
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="⬇️ Should I keep the app open during the Instapaper CSV import process?">
      - <p>Yes, you need to keep the app open until the import process is completed and you see the success message.</p>
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="💡 How can I verify whether my Instapaper data was successfully imported into Folio?">
      - <p>Folio will display a confirmation message indicating whether your data was successfully imported into your account.</p>
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="🕓 How long does the importing process take?">
        import processing time depends on several factors:
        <ul>
          <li>Number of saved items in your CSV file.</li>
          <li>Your internet connection speed during the upload.</li>
          <li>Amount of customizations (highlights, tags) on your saved items.</li>
          <li>Overall size of your CSV file.</li>
        </ul>
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="🧩 Is there another way to import from Instapaper to Folio?">
        - <p> Not yet! However, we're working on integrating with Instapaper's API so you can import your saves with a single click 🚀!</p>
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="🎨 Does Folio import customized saves (such as Favorites, Highlights, and Tags) from Matter?">
        - <p>Yes, all customized saves will display in their correct tabs (**Favorites, Highlights, Tags, and Archived**) on Folio.</p>
    </Accordion>
</Accordions>