How to Migrate from Pocket to Marqly
Mozilla shut down Pocket in July 2025, leaving millions of saved articles stranded in offline export files. Here is how to restore your reading backlog into Marqly and make every save searchable by meaning.
ril_export.html or CSV backup, or who have bookmarks synced to browser profiles.What makes Marqly the natural home for your Pocket library?
Just like Pocket, Marqly strips ads and clutter into a clean, typography-focused reading mode across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Pocket search only matched exact words. Marqly uses semantic embeddings: describe the concept you remember, and Marqly finds it.
Triage your backlog in minutes. Instead of reopening hundreds of stale tabs, scan AI-generated TL;DR summaries to decide what to read.
Pocket highlights were limited and trapped in the app. Marqly lets you highlight text directly on live websites in 6 colors with sync.
Step-by-Step Pocket Import Guide
Find your Pocket export file
Locate the export file you downloaded from Pocket:
- Check your Downloads or Documents folder for
ril_export.htmlorpocket-export.html. - If you downloaded a ZIP from Mozilla, unzip it to extract the HTML or CSV data file.
- Need to preview or clean duplicates first? Use our free Pocket Export Converter Tool to inspect your links in the browser before importing.
Import into Marqly with one click
Upload your file directly into Marqly:
- Sign in to app.marqly.com (free, no credit card required).
- Go to Settings → Import Bookmarks.
- Select Pocket and upload your
ril_export.htmlor CSV file. - Click Import. Marqly parses your links and recreates your library in under two minutes.
Let AI bring your backlog back to life
The biggest problem with a 500-article Pocket backlog was reading guilt. Marqly solves this:
- AI Summaries: Scan instant key takeaways to decide whether an old article is still worth your time.
- Semantic Search: Find specific advice or quotes you remember from 2022 without knowing what the title was.
- Ask AI: Ask questions directly to your saved articles library to synthesize research fast.
Ready to bring your Pocket saves back to life?
Free to start with up to 2,000 bookmarks. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pocket Migration
Can I still export my data from Pocket today?
Mozilla permanently shut down Pocket servers on July 8, 2025, and export access closed on October 8, 2025. If you already downloaded your export file before that date, Marqly can import it directly. If you synced Pocket with browser bookmarks, you can also export your browser HTML and import that into Marqly.
What if my Pocket export file is corrupted or very large?
You can use our free browser utility, the Pocket Export Converter (/tools/pocket-export-converter), to inspect, clean, and convert your file before importing.
Will my Pocket tags and read statuses be preserved?
Yes. The Pocket export HTML includes tags and timestamps. Marqly maps your Pocket tags to Marqly tags automatically, preserving your categorization.
Is Marqly free for former Pocket users?
Yes. Marqly offers a free tier that stores up to 2,000 bookmarks with search across your whole library, without requiring a credit card. Pro is available for unlimited bookmarks and semantic AI search.
How does Marqly compare to Pocket?
Pocket was a read-it-later app with manual tagging and basic search. Marqly keeps the clean reader view and highlights, but adds an AI layer: semantic search by meaning, automatic article summaries, and YouTube video transcripts.
