Migration
Move from Todoist to Done Bear
Export a Todoist project CSV or backup, upload it to Done Bear, and check the preview. Projects, sub-tasks, due dates and repeating rules arrive in one pass.
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The short answer
Done Bear imports Todoist from a project CSV, the CSVs inside a backup ZIP, or Todoist JSON. Projects, sub-tasks, due dates and repeating rules come across in one pass, and the preview shows every record before anything is written. A JSON file also brings labels, comments and nested projects, whose parent becomes the team.
What to export from Todoist
The file to bring: A project CSV or Todoist JSON
- 1.In Todoist on the web or desktop, open a project, choose the three dots, then Manage data, then Export as CSV.
- 2.On Pro or Business, Settings → Backups downloads a ZIP with one CSV per project. Extract it first.
- 3.Upload one project's .csv at a time. Todoist JSON from the API works too.
Full guide: how to export Todoist
What Todoist concepts become in Done Bear
| Todoist | Done Bear | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Project | A CSV becomes one project named after the file. From JSON, archived projects stay archived. |
| Parent project | Team | From JSON only. |
| Section | Not imported | Add headings by hand. |
| Label | Label | From JSON only. In a CSV, labels stay as @label text in the name. |
| Sub-task | Checklist item | When a checklist item can hold it and its parent is in the file. Otherwise its own task. |
| Comment | Appended to the description | From JSON only. |
| Priority | Not imported | Done Bear has no priority. |
| Due date | Deadline | A due time becomes a reminder. |
| Recurring due date | Repeat rule | Kept when Done Bear can run it, otherwise narrowed or kept as text. |
What comes across and what does not
Comes across
- Areas and folders (become teams)
- Completed tasks
- Tags and labels
- Projects and lists
- Repeating tasks
- Sub-tasks
Stays behind
- Attachments
- Comments are appended to the task description.
- Todoist sections are not recreated as headings.
Running the import
On the web, open Settings, then Import, choose Todoist and upload your file. Nothing is written until you confirm the preview. Re-importing adds only what is new, and the completion screen offers an undo that keeps your later edits.
Frequently asked questions
Do completed Todoist tasks come across?
Usually not: project CSVs and backup ZIPs exclude them. The Export to Google Sheets extension can include them.
Why do my recurring tasks look wrong?
Todoist says a CSV does not save the start date of a recurring date, so a task that repeats every year from a set date can become every year. Check them before you leave.
Does importing change my Todoist account?
No. Done Bear reads the file you upload and never signs in to Todoist.