Xiaomi Note Exports: All Working Techniques for 2026

Notes on Xiaomi smartphones have become an integral part of the day-to-day organization: ideas, to-do lists, important data, and even scans of documents. But what to do if you want to transfer them to a new phone, save a backup or print them out? Unlike photos or contacts, exporting notes often raises questions — especially for users who are first-timers.

The problem is compounded by the fact that the standard Mi Notes app (built-in) MIUI) It doesn't offer an obvious "export" button, but at least there is a 5 We've tried and tested ways to upload notes from Xiaomi, from cloud redundancy to manual database extraction, and in this guide, we'll look at each method to meet current constraints. MIUI 14/15 and features of synchronization with Xiaomi account.

Important: If you use third-party apps (like Google Keep or OneNote), the export process will be different – we will cover these cases as well, and we will also consider separately how to avoid formatting loss when transferring notes with rich content (tables, checklists, attachments).

Exporting via Xiaomi Cloud (Official Method)

The most reliable way is to sync notes with your Xiaomi account, which works on all devices with a Xiaomi account. MIUI (including Redmi, POCO And Black Shark, which allows you to recover your notes even after you reset your phone, but there are some nuances: Xiaomi cloud stores data in a proprietary format, so direct uploading to.txt or.pdf is not possible.

To export notes through the cloud:

• 📱 Open the Mi Notes app and make sure you are logged in to your Xiaomi account (check in Profile). → Settings → Account).
• ☁️ Turn on sync: go to Settings → Synchronize and activate the switch. Wait for the process to be completed (indicator in the upper right corner).
• 💻 Go to the web version of the cloud at i.mi.com, log in and select the Notes section.
• 📄 You can view notes here, but there is no direct export. To save them locally, use the browser print function (Ctrl).+P) and select saving in PDF.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a note on your phone, it will disappear from the Xiaomi cloud in 30 days.To avoid data loss, backup regularly through Settings → Backup in the Mi Notes app itself.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Automatic synchronization between Xiaomi devices.
• ✅ Recovery after resetting or replacing your phone.
• ✅ Access to notes from PC via web interface.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ No direct export to editable formats (.docx,.txt).
• ❌ Limited Cloud Space (5GB for Free Account).

Manual export of the Mi Notes database (for power users)

If you need to gain full control of notes (for example, to transfer to another brand of phone or analyze data), you can extract the database directly from the memory of the device. ADB, It allows you to export notes in the original.db format (SQLite).

Instructions for users without root:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Click on version 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
2. Download. ADB Tools and execute the command in the terminal: adb backup -f mi_notes.ab -app com.miui.notes On the phone, confirm the creation of a backup copy (do not set a password).
3. File. mi_notes.ab It's saved to a PC. Use the Android-backup-extractor to extract data:
4. In the archive, find the notes.db file, which is a SQLite notebase. DB Browser for SQLite.

In the database you will find a table note with fields:

⚠️ Note: Manual editing of the notes.db database can damage the data. Before experimenting, back up the file! Also note that attachments (photos, audio) are stored separately in the folder. /data/data/com.miui.notes/files and require additional extraction.

Install ADB Tools on PC|

Enable debugging over USB on your phone |

Download android-backup-extractor|

Create a folder for backup copies|

Check the space available on PC (minimum 500 MB)-->

3.Export via Google Keep (for users of Google services)

If you prefer the Google ecosystem, you can transfer notes from Mi Notes to Google Keep and export them, which is suitable for notes without complex formatting (text, lists, images).

Algorithm of action:

• 📲 Install Google Keep from Play Market.
• 🔄 In Mi Notes, open the desired note, click Share → Copy in Google Keep.
• 🖥️ On PC go to keep.google.com, log in and select a note.
• 📄 Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Download. Note will be saved in.txt (text) or.jpg (images) format).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Only text and images are transferred (tables, checklists, formatting are lost).
• ❌ With a lot of notes, the manual copying process will take a long time.

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To speed up the transfer, use the “Select All” function in Mi Notes (press your finger on any note). → Choose the rest → "Share").

4. Use of third-party applications for export

If the built-in methods don’t work, you can use specialized utilities, for example, the Notes Backup & Restore app allows you to export notes from Mi Notes to.xml or.json formats, and restore them on other devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Notes Backup & Restore from Play Market.
2. Launch the application and give access to the device memory.
3. Press Backup. → Select Mi Notes from the list of applications.
4. Specify a folder to save (for example, Downloads) and confirm export.
5. The backup file will be saved with the.nbu extension. To read it on your PC, use the built-in viewer in the app itself or convert it to.txt via Export to Text.

The advantages of third-party utilities:

• ✅ Support for multiple export formats (.xml,.json,.txt).
• ✅ Possibility of selective export of individual notes.
• ✅ Metadata storage (date of creation, color, tags).

⚠️ Note: Some export apps require root rights to access Mi Notes databases. Check reviews and ratings in the Play Market before installing to avoid data leakage.

5.Exports through backup MIUI

MIUI Offers a built-in backup feature that includes notes from Mi Notes.This method is suitable for creating a full copy of data before resetting your phone or switching to a new device.

How to make a backup copy:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Choose Create a Backup and tick Notes (the option may be called Mi Notes or Notes).
3. Click Start and wait until the process is complete. The file will be saved in the folder. MIUI/backup/AllBackup memory.
4. Copy the backup file (with the.bak extension) to your PC or other device.

To recover notes from backup:

• 📱 Move the.bak file to the folder MIUI/backup/AllBackup new-device.
• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Backup and reset → Restore from backup and select the desired file.
• ☑️ Make sure that the Notes option is marked and confirm the recovery.

Important: backups MIUI Not compatible with other brands (such as Samsung or Huawei). To transfer to other devices, first export notes to a universal format (.txt,.pdf).

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Backup copy MIUI not only records, but also other data (SMS, Call log, application settings. This is convenient for full data transfer, but increases the file size.

6. Alternative solutions: printing and screenshots

If you need to save notes in the form of images or PDF (For example, for printing or archives, you can use built-in printing or screenshots, which is a method that is suitable for a small number of notes with simple content.

Ways:

• 📸 Screenshots: Open a note in Mi Notes, take a screenshot (Power button) + Turn down the volume) and save the image to the gallery. For long notes, use Scrolling (available in the screenshot menu).
• 🖨️ The seal in PDF: In the note, press ⋮ → Seal. → Save how PDF. The file will be saved in the download folder.
• 📧 Posting by mail: Click Share → Send by email and select the format (.txt or.pdf).

Advantages:

• ✅ Quickly and without additional programs.
• ✅ Preserves the visual design of the note (colors, fonts, images).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Text in screenshots or PDF unedited.
• ❌ Not suitable for a lot of notes (long and uncomfortable).

Comparative table of export methods

FAQ: Frequent questions about exporting Xiaomi notes