How To Transfer Notes From Mac To Mac?

To transfer notes from one Mac to another, consider these methods based on the available information:

Method 1: Using AirDrop

For quick transfers of individual notes:

1. Ensure both Macs are nearby and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled.
2. Open the Notes app on the sending Mac.
3. Right-click on the note(s) you want to send and select 'Share Note'.
4. Choose 'Send Copy', then select 'AirDrop.'
5. Select the receiving Mac from the AirDrop options.
6. Confirm the transfer on the receiving Mac.

Method 2: Manually Back Up and Restore Notes Database

For transferring all notes while maintaining their original state:

1. Quit the Notes app on both Macs.

2. Locate the ~/.local/share/containers and ~/Library/Group Containers/ directories on the source Mac.

   • Find the group.com.apple.Notes and group.com.apple.Notes.syncagent containers inside these directories.

3. Create a backup archive of these directories on the source Mac.

4. Move the archived directories to the destination Mac.

5. Replace the corresponding directories on the destination Mac with the ones from the backup.

6. Repeat the above steps for the com.apple.Notes directory located under ~/Library/Containers.

7. Start the Notes app on the destination Mac; the transferred notes should appear.

Method 3: Third-Party App (Exporter)

Useful for batch exports and imports:

1. Install the Exporter app on the source Mac.
2. Run Exporter and select the desired output format (e.g., HTML).
3. Choose a directory to save the exported notes.
4. Wait until the export completes.
5. Move the exported notes folder to the destination Mac using an external drive, AirDrop, or cloud storage services.
6. On the destination Mac, open the Notes app, navigate to File, and select Import to Notes.
7. Browse to the exported notes folder and select the desired notes to import.

Method 4: iCloud Synchronization

To automatically synchronize notes across devices:

1. Sign in to iCloud on both Macs using the same Apple ID.
2. Go to System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud on both Macs.
3. Turn on the switch for 'Sync this Mac' under the Notes section.
4. Newly created or modified notes should sync automatically between the Macs.

Please ensure you have a recent backup before attempting manual methods involving file manipulation.