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Migrating from MyMind to SaveIt.now: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to leave MyMind's limitations behind? Here's your complete migration guide to SaveIt.now with AI-powered features that supercharge your personal productivity.

SaveIt Team
July 23, 2024
8 min read
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MyMind's beautiful interface caught your eye, but its limitations are holding you back. Limited AI capabilities, no API access, and a $12/month price tag for basic functionality.

Ready to migrate to SaveIt.now? Here's your complete step-by-step guide to export from MyMind and upgrade to intelligent bookmark management with powerful personal productivity features.

For a detailed feature comparison, read our SaveIt.now vs MyMind analysis.

Why Users are Leaving MyMind for SaveIt.now

Before we dive into the migration process, here's why thousands of MyMind users have already made the switch:

The MyMind Reality Check

  • Limited integrations: No API, no automation
  • Basic AI Search: The results is often not relevant
  • Premium pricing: $12/month for features other tools include for free
  • Export limitations: Difficult to get your data out

The SaveIt.now Advantage

  • Advanced AI: Deep content analysis and semantic search (learn more about AI bookmark management trends)
  • Multi-format support: YouTube, PDFs, X posts, not just images
  • Better pricing: $5/month for more features (see all options in our complete bookmark manager guide)
  • Migration friendly: Easy import and data enhancement

Pre-Migration Checklist

Before starting your migration, ensure you have:

✅ MyMind account access (active subscription required for export) ✅ Desktop computer with Chrome or Edge browser ✅ Stable internet connection for the export process ✅ Time allocation: 30-60 minutes depending on collection size ✅ SaveIt.now account (create your free account first)

Part 1: Exporting Your Data from MyMind

Step 1: Access MyMind Export Function

  1. Open your web browser (Chrome or Edge required)

    • MyMind's export only works with latest Chrome or Microsoft Edge
    • Mobile export is not supported

  2. Navigate to MyMind settings

    • Go to access.mymind.com
    • Click the cog icon in the left corner of your mind interface

  3. Locate the export option

    • Scroll to the bottom right corner of the Account page
    • Click "Export my mind"

Step 2: Understanding MyMind Export Limitations

Important: MyMind's export has significant limitations you should know about:

  • No re-import: MyMind doesn't support importing data back, so this is a one-way migration
  • Browser restrictions: Only works on desktop Chrome/Edge browsers
  • Limited format: Exports as individual files + CSV, not URL lists
  • No metadata: Tags and organization structure may not transfer perfectly

Step 3: Complete the Export Process

  1. Select your download folder

    • Choose a dedicated folder for your MyMind export
    • Ensure you have sufficient storage space

  2. Wait for download completion

    • MyMind will save individual files (images, PDFs) to your folder
    • You'll also receive a "cards.csv" file with text-based content
    • Large collections may take several minutes

  3. Verify your export

    • Check that all files downloaded successfully
    • Open the cards.csv file to review your text content
    • Note any missing or corrupted files

Part 2: Preparing Your Data for SaveIt.now

Step 4: Organize Your Exported Data

Review the CSV file: The "cards.csv" contains:

  • Notes and text content
  • Bookmark URLs
  • Quotes and highlights
  • Basic metadata

Extract URLs for migration:

  1. Open the cards.csv file in Excel or Google Sheets
  2. Filter for rows containing URLs
  3. Create a clean list of URLs to import into SaveIt.now
  4. Note any important context or tags for manual addition later

Step 5: Prepare Additional Content

For images and PDFs:

  • MyMind exports these as individual files
  • You'll need to manually upload important ones to SaveIt.now
  • SaveIt.now will enhance them with AI analysis

For notes and quotes:

  • Consider which standalone notes are worth preserving
  • You can add these manually or as text notes in SaveIt.now

Part 3: Importing to SaveIt.now

Step 6: Set Up Your SaveIt.now Account

  1. Create your account at SaveIt.now
  2. Complete the onboarding to understand the interface
  3. Install browser extensions for seamless future saving

Step 7: Bulk Import Your URLs

  1. Navigate to the import section

    • Look for the bulk import or add bookmarks feature
    • This will be available in your dashboard

  2. Paste your URL list

    • Copy the URLs from your prepared list
    • Use SaveIt.now's bulk import feature
    • The system will process each URL automatically

  3. Let AI enhance your content

    • SaveIt.now's AI will analyze each bookmark
    • Auto-generate relevant tags
    • Create summaries explaining content value
    • Capture screenshots and metadata

Step 8: Manual Content Addition

For images and important files:

  1. Upload significant images from your MyMind export
  2. SaveIt.now will provide AI-powered image analysis
  3. Add context and tags as needed

For notes and quotes:

  1. Create new bookmarks for important standalone content
  2. Use SaveIt.now's note-taking features
  3. Organize into relevant collections

Part 4: Optimizing Your New Setup

Step 9: Explore AI-Enhanced Organization

Discover AI suggestions:

  • Review AI-generated tags and summaries
  • Use semantic search to find content: "design inspiration for mobile apps"
  • Explore content relationships suggested by AI

Set up collections:

  • Create logical groupings for your content
  • Use SaveIt.now's smart organization features
  • Organize by projects, interests, or workflows

Step 10: Configure Advanced Features

Browser extensions:

  • Install SaveIt.now extensions for Chrome/Firefox
  • Set up quick-save workflows
  • Configure automatic tagging preferences

Personal workflow optimization:

  • Set up automated tagging based on your habits
  • Create custom collections for different projects
  • Configure notification preferences for your workflow

API integration (for power users):

  • Explore SaveIt.now's API documentation
  • Set up automation workflows
  • Connect with your other productivity tools

Migration Timeline and Expectations

Immediate Benefits (Day 1)

  • All your URLs imported and enhanced with AI
  • Better search capabilities than MyMind ever offered
  • Screenshots and metadata for visual recognition

Week 1: Discovery Phase

  • Explore AI-powered organization suggestions
  • Set up personal productivity workflows
  • Fine-tune your collection structure

Month 1: Full Optimization

  • Customized workflows and automation
  • Personal productivity system mastery
  • Advanced search and AI features utilization

Common Migration Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: "I can't export from MyMind"

Solution: Ensure you're using Chrome/Edge on desktop. Mobile and other browsers won't work.

Challenge: "My export is incomplete"

Solution: Check your browser storage permissions and try again. Large collections may need multiple export attempts.

Challenge: "URLs aren't importing properly"

Solution: Clean your CSV data to ensure URLs are in a standard format. Contact SaveIt.now support for assistance.

Challenge: "I'm missing my organization structure"

Solution: SaveIt.now's AI will suggest new organization based on content analysis. This often works better than manual tagging.

What You'll Gain After Migration

Immediate Improvements

  • 50% better search accuracy with semantic understanding
  • Personal productivity boost with AI-powered organization
  • Multi-format support beyond just images and articles
  • API access for automation and integrations

Long-term Advantages

  • Lower cost: $5/month vs MyMind's $12/month
  • Active development: Regular feature updates and improvements
  • Scalability: Grows with your personal knowledge base
  • Data portability: Easy export if you ever need to move again

Pro Tips for Successful Migration

Before You Start

  1. Document your MyMind workflow to replicate in SaveIt.now
  2. Clean up your collection before export - migrate only valuable content
  3. Plan your new organization structure based on your personal workflow needs

During Migration

  1. Export in smaller batches if you have a large collection
  2. Test the import process with a small sample first
  3. Take notes on any content that needs manual attention

After Migration

  1. Spend time exploring SaveIt.now's AI features
  2. Set up automation to save time on routine tasks
  3. Optimize your personal workflow with the new productivity features

Need Help? We're Here for You

Migration support: Our team can help with complex migrations Live chat: Available during business hours for immediate assistance Video tutorials: Step-by-step guides for every feature Community forum: Connect with other migrating users

The Bottom Line: Your Upgrade Starts Now

MyMind served you well for visual inspiration, but SaveIt.now will transform how you manage knowledge. With AI-powered organization, personal productivity features, and advanced search capabilities, you're not just migrating—you're upgrading.

For more alternatives and comparisons, check out our top 5 bookmark tools for 2024.

The migration takes an hour. The productivity gains last forever.

Ready to migrate from MyMind? Start your free SaveIt.now account and experience AI-powered bookmark management.

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