How to Migrate from Raindrop.io to Marqly
Love Raindrop's aesthetic but tired of manual filing and keyword search failures? Here is how to move your entire library to Marqly in three simple steps—with zero lost tags and automatic AI semantic indexing.
What changes when you move to Marqly?
Raindrop searches exact words. Marqly indexes the meaning of articles, highlights, and YouTube transcripts so you find saves by describing them.
Raindrop requires dragging into collections. Marqly auto-tags and generates TL;DR summaries on every save automatically.
Highlight text across the web in 6 persistent colors with notes that sync straight into your library side panel.
Stream summaries, playback-synced transcripts, and chat with video transcripts directly on YouTube watch pages.
Step-by-Step Migration Walkthrough
Export your bookmarks from Raindrop.io
Open Raindrop in your browser or desktop app:
- Click your Avatar / Settings icon (top left or bottom left).
- Navigate to Settings → Backups.
- Under the Export section, click HTML or CSV.
- Save the exported file (usually named
raindrop-backup.htmlor.csv) to your computer.
Upload your export into Marqly
Getting your bookmarks into Marqly takes seconds:
- Sign in to app.marqly.com (or start free, no card required).
- Go to Settings → Import Bookmarks.
- Select Raindrop as your source.
- Drag and drop your exported file and click Start Import.
AI automatically indexes your library
Once uploaded, Marqly immediately populates your boards and links:
- Tags & Folders: Your existing Raindrop tags and collection structures are mapped to Marqly boards.
- Semantic Embeddings: Marqly indexes article contents and descriptions into semantic vector space.
- Instant Search: Try searching for an idea or concept you saved months ago—no exact titles needed.
Ready to upgrade your bookmark search?
Start free today with up to 2,000 bookmarks and experience semantic search across your whole library.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raindrop Migration
Will my Raindrop tags and collections be preserved?
Yes. When you export an HTML or CSV file from Raindrop, your existing tag taxonomy and collection groupings are retained. Marqly imports the links directly into corresponding boards and maps your tags automatically.
Do I need a credit card to import from Raindrop?
No. Marqly has a free plan that requires no credit card. You can import up to 2,000 bookmarks and search your entire library without paying anything.
What is the biggest advantage of switching from Raindrop to Marqly?
The primary difference is search intelligence. Raindrop uses traditional keyword and tag matching, meaning you must remember exact phrases or folder locations. Marqly uses semantic AI search—you can describe what an article was about in natural language and Marqly finds it instantly.
Can I keep Raindrop and Marqly running at the same time?
Yes. Exporting from Raindrop does not alter or delete your Raindrop data in any way. You can import your bookmarks into Marqly to test semantic search while continuing to use Raindrop as long as you like.
Does Marqly support nested collections?
Marqly organizes bookmarks into flexible boards and multi-tag filters. When importing nested Raindrop collections, Marqly creates corresponding boards and applies tag hierarchies so no categorization is lost.
