Quick answer
To import a document into Notion, open Settings & Members, select Import, then choose your file type—Word, PDF, CSV, Markdown, or HTML—and upload it. Alternatively, type a slash command on any page and search for the importer. Notion converts the file into pages automatically, preserving formatting like headings, lists, and tables where possible.
Steps at a glance
- Open Settings & Members from the sidebar
- Click Import under Workspace settings
- Choose the file type or app to import from
- Select your document file and upload it
- Wait for Notion to process and convert the file
- Review the new page and adjust formatting
Summary
Notion's importer lets you bring documents, spreadsheets, and notes from other apps directly into your workspace as fully editable pages. It supports common file types like Word, PDF, CSV, Markdown, and HTML, plus direct migration from apps like Evernote, Trello, and Confluence.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Import panel
Click your workspace name in the top-left sidebar, then select Settings from the dropdown menu. In the Settings window, click Import in the left panel under Workspace settings.
Step 2
Choose your file source
Notion displays a list of import options, including Text & Markdown, Word, CSV, HTML, PDF, and third-party apps like Confluence, Asana, Evernote, and Trello. Click the option that matches your file type or the app you're migrating from.
Step 3
Upload your file
After selecting a file type, click Choose a File and browse to the document on your computer. Notion directly supports .txt, .md, .markdown, .docx, .csv, .html, .pdf, and .zip files, so convert other formats before uploading.
Step 4
Or use the slash command shortcut
You can also start an import without leaving a page: type / anywhere on a page, search for the importer you need such as "Import Word," and select it from the menu. This opens the same upload window without going through Settings.
Step 5
Wait for the import to finish
Notion uploads and converts your file in the background, so you can keep working while it processes. Larger files or ZIP folders containing multiple documents may take a few minutes to fully convert.
Step 6
Review the imported page
Once the import completes, a new page appears in your sidebar with the same name as your original file. Open it to check that headings, lists, and tables converted correctly, and use add blocks to fill in anything that didn't carry over.
Step 7
Clean up and share the page
Adjust spacing, headings, or fonts so the imported content matches the rest of your workspace — see how to change the font if needed. When it's ready, use share a page to give teammates access to the imported document.
Why this matters
You've got years of notes scattered across Word docs, PDFs, or another note-taking app, and switching to Notion means moving all that content over without retyping everything. Importing lets you preserve your existing structure and start organizing in Notion right away.
Frequently asked questions
What file types can I import directly into Notion?
Notion directly supports Plaintext (.txt), Text & Markdown (.txt, .md, .markdown), Microsoft Word (.docx), CSV (.csv), HTML (.html), PDF (.pdf), and ZIP (.zip) files.
Can I import content from other apps besides file uploads?
Yes. Notion's importer also connects to apps like Confluence, Asana, Evernote, and Trello, letting you migrate pages, tasks, or notes without manually exporting and re-uploading files.
Is there a file size limit when importing on the free plan?
Yes, free workspaces have a per-file upload limit. If your document exceeds it, split large files into smaller pieces or compress them into a ZIP before importing.
Can teammates in my workspace also import documents?
Anyone with edit access to the workspace can import files. If you need to bring in more collaborators first, check the guide on how to [add members](/guides/notion/add-members) to your workspace.
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