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Import from Roam Research

Obsidian allows you to easily migrate your notes from Roam Research using the Importer plugin. This will convert your Roam data to durable Markdown files, that you can use with Obsidian and many other apps.

Export your data from Roam Research

  1. In Roam Research, click on More actions ( ••• ) in the upper-right corner, and then select Export All.

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  2. In Export Format, select "JSON", and then select Export All to download an archive with your notes.

Import your Roam Research data into Obsidian

You will need the official Obsidian Importer plugin, which you can install here.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Community Plugins and install Importer.
  3. Enable the Importer plugin.
  4. Open the Importer plugin using the command palette or ribbon icon.
  5. Under File format choose Roam Research (.json).
  6. Select the location of your .json file.
  7. Under Output folder, choose where your files should import.
  8. If you want to also import attachments, toggle Download all attachments.
  9. Click Import and wait until import is complete.
  10. You're done!

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Export your data from Roam Research
Import your Roam Research data into Obsidian