Apple Journal is a wonderful solution for writing and reflecting in a private environment on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Day One is the go-to pick for users looking for richer features than what the built-in, free app offers. Now there’s an easier way to upgrade without starting over.

Day One now includes a dedicated Apple Journal import tool

The latest version of Day One for iPhone, iPad, and Mac now included a dedicated Apple Journal import tool.

Day One already includes a wide range of both import and export options for moving your entries between systems.

The new option first requires Apple Journal users to use that app’s built-in export tool. The exported content exists as a file that Day One can now easily interpret and add to its system.

How to move from Apple Journal to Day One

On the iPhone and iPad, the Apple Journal import tool is found in the Settings section of the app under Import / Export.

A new option for “Import from Apple Journal” will invoke the file picker, allowing you to point Day One to your Apple Journal exported file location.

On the Mac, Day One users can go to File in the menu bar, mouse down to Import, and select Apple Journal. This similarly invokes the file picker interface.

For me, I’m very much enjoying Apple Journal these days, especially on the Mac, and can’t wait to see what changes come as part of Apple’s iOS 27 and macOS 27 updates next month.

If you’re an Apple Journal user looking for a more robust journaling app, however, the new import tool inside Day One should improve the migration experience.

The Day One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is available on the App Store.