How to Transfer Notes from Xiaomi to Google Keep: A Complete Guide to Solving Typical Problems

Moving from Xiaomi-branded apps to Google services is a common practice among users who want to unify their data under one ecosystem. Notes are one of the most portable content types: not only is text safe, but formatting, attachments (photos, audio) and even history of change is important. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to migrate from Mi Notes (or Xiaomi Notes) to Google Keep, including bypassing typical restrictions and errors.

Many users are facing a problem: Xiaomi does not provide direct export to Google Keep, and manually copying hundreds of notes takes hours. We tested 3 methods of transfer — from automatic (via Google Drive) to semi-manual (using intermediate files). You will also learn what data is lost when you move (such as reminders or color tags) and how to compensate for it, POCO X5 Or even the old Mi. 9T — This instruction is suitable for all devices on MIUI 12–14.

Before you start, make sure you have:

• 📱 Smartphone Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO with the latest version of Mi Notes (update to Google Play or App Store).
• 🔑 Google account with Google Keep connected (check Settings) → Accounts).
• 📶 Stable Internet connection (transfer over the cloud requires data upload/upload).

Preparation for transfer: what to do before export

The first step is to ensure the integrity of the source data, and if the notes are only stored locally (without being linked to a Xiaomi account), they are easy to lose when the crash occurs.

1. Open Mi Notes.
2. Tap on the profile avatar (or) ⚙️ Settings → Account).
3. Make sure that the “Sync with Mi Cloud” option is enabled and your Xiaomi account is listed.

A critical nuance: if sync is disabled, the notes are stored only on the device, in which case, first link to your Xiaomi account and wait until the sync is completed (it can take up to 10 minutes) - otherwise, all local changes will disappear during the transfer.

Also check:

• 📌 Data volume: If notes are more than 500, exporting via Google Drive can take hours.
• 🔍 Formatting: Google Keep does not support tables and some text styles from Mi Notes – they will turn into plain text.
• 📎 Attachments: Photos and audio from notes will be transferred, but their quality may decrease (for example, the quality of the notes will be reduced, JPEG shrink 1600px long-sided).

⚠️ Note: If you used password protection for individual notes in Mi Notes, they will have to be temporarily unlocked — Google Keep does not support encryption at the note level.

2. Method 1: Automatically transfer via Google Drive (recommended)

This is the most reliable method, but it requires connecting a Google account to a smartphone and enough space in Google Drive.

1. Select “Google Drive Backup” and click Create Backup.

After creating a backup copy:

1. Use a converter (such as MiuiNotesToKeep) to convert.db to.json format compatible with Google Keep.

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Pros of the method:

• 🔄 Maximum amount of data (including time stamps and attachments) is stored).
• 🛡️ Minimum risk of losing notes (there is a backup in Drive).

Cons:

• ⏳ Long process (especially with a large volume of notes).
• 💻 You need a computer to work with notes.db.

⚠️ Note: If Mi Notes had geotag notes (location binding), they won't move - Google Keep doesn't support this feature. Alternative: copy coordinates manually into note text before exporting.

3. Method 2: Manual export through file.txt/.html

If the automatic method is not suitable (for example, there is no access to a computer), you can export notes one by one manually, this method is slower, but does not require additional tools.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Notes and select a note to transfer.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ → Export.
3. Select the format:.txt - plain text (formatting will be lost)..html - will save bold font, lists and links.

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To speed up the process:

• 📂 Use folders in Mi Notes: export notes in groups (for example, everything from the Job folder»).

Tip for big libraries: If you have more than 200 notes, break them down into 50 pieces. For example, export all notes for 2023 first, then for 2022, etc. This will help you avoid mistakes when inserting into Google Keep (the service can “hang” with a large amount of data).

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If the note contains a scan of documents (PDF/JPG), export it to.html – so attachments will be saved as links, which can then be downloaded manually.

Method 3: Transfer through third-party applications (for advanced)

If the first two methods fail (for example, due to synchronization errors), you can use an intermediary application like Notion, Evernote or Simplenote.

1. Export notes from Mi Notes to an intermediate app (e.g., via.enex for Evernote).
2. In the intermediate application, set up automatic export to Google Keep (for example, through the IFTTT Zapier).
3. Start sync.

The best intermediary applications:

• 📝 Notion: Supports imports from.html/.md Exporting to Google Keep via API.
• 🐘 Evernote: There is a built-in migration tool in Google Drive (from there you can download to Keep).
• 🔄 Simplenote: Simple text format compatible with Google Keep via Markdown.

Example of settings via IFTTT:

1. Create an account on IFTTT.
2. Connect Evernote (source) and Google Keep (destination) services.
3. Select the applet “If you have a new note in Evernote, create a note in Google Keep.”
4. Configure filters (for example, only notes with the #migrate tag).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party services, check the privacy policy – some applications (such as Notion) can scan the contents of notes for analytics. If there is sensitive information in the notes, use encryption (such as Cryptomator) before downloading.

5. Typical errors and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, you may have problems, and let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them:

Additional recommendations:

• 🔄 If notes are not synced with Mi Cloud, try: Sign out of Xiaomi account and log in again. Clear the cache of the Mi Notes app (Settings) → Annexes → Notes → Warehouse → Clear the cache. Update. MIUI last-minute.

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1. the Cart folder in Mi Notes (it is possible that the notes were deleted before export).

2. filters in Google Keep (for example, only notes with labels are displayed).

3. backup in Google Drive (export may have been interrupted).-->

6.Optimization of notes after transfer

To make Google Keep a full replacement for Mi Notes, set up:

Structuring:

• 🏷️ Tags: Google Keep does not have folders, but you can use color tags and text tags (e.g. #work, #personal).
• 🔍 Google Keep supports text search inside images (OCR). To enable, go to Settings → Search in images.

Automation:

• ⏰ Reminders: Unlike Mi Notes, you can place geolocation reminders (e.g., “Buy milk when it’s a supermarket buddy»).
• 🤖 Integrations: Connect Google Keep to Google Assistant for voice-activated note-taking (“OK, Google, add to Keep: buy a train ticket»).

Backup:

• 🔄 Google Keep automatically syncs with Google Drive, but for reliability: Once a month export notes to.html via Google Takeout. IFTTT Duplicate important notes in Notion or Telegram.

What can't be transferred:

• 🎨 Note background color (on Google Keep you can only choose from 8 standard colors).
• 📍 Geotechs (alternative: insert the address in the text of the note).
• 🔒 Password Protection (use Google Password Manager to store sensitive data).

7.Mi Notes vs Google Keep Comparison: What You Lose and Gain

Before you finally switch to Google Keep, consider the key differences:

When to stay on Mi Notes:

• 📊 You need tables or complex formatting.