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Things 3

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Things 3 has no export button, so Twos reads the database file Things 3 keeps on your Mac. The file is read on your device.

Before you start

  1. 1

    Quit Things 3

    So every recent change is saved into the file.

  2. 2

    Find the database

    In Finder, choose Go, then Go to Folder, and paste ~/Library/Group Containers/JLMPQHK86H.com.culturedcode.ThingsMac. Open the ThingsData folder, then Things Database.thingsdatabase, and copy main.sqlite to your Desktop.

  3. 3

    Import it

    Choose that file in Settings Integrations Things 3.

What comes across

  • Projects and areas each become a list. To-dos in no project or area go into Inbox, Anytime and Someday lists.
  • Headings inside a project become headings.
  • Checklists become to-dos indented under their task, done items done.
  • Tags become tags, and notes become the thing's note.
  • A reminder time, deadline or scheduled date that is still ahead becomes a reminder.

Tips

  • If the import looks older than your Things 3, the app was probably still open when you copied the file. Quit it and copy main.sqlite again.
  • After importing, let carry-over handle what used to be Today. See carry-over.