Microsoft has launched a new OneNote Importer Tool that allows Evernote users to transfer their data to the company's software.
It seems to be Microsoft's effort to get note-taking users to switch over to its side, going so far as to point out that OneNote is free on all devices in contrast with the $50 annual fee for Evernote Premium via a comparison chart. With that said, the company even neglected to mention that the rival tool has a free version.
Microsoft rolled out the cross-platform OneNote for Mac free of charge back in March 2014, followed by a free Windows version in February 2015. That indicates how long the company has been trying to take down Evernote.
According to the numbers, the user base of OneNote has seen a steady rise, and it's clearly thanks to these developments. To put two and two together, this recent move will definitely shoot the figures up further.
"We even hear from Evernote fans who acknowledge OneNote's appeal but are hesitant to make the switch due to the fact that all their ideas and information reside in Evernote," Microsoft says.
Now, the OneNote Importer Tool requires at least Windows 7 for the PC. After downloading and installing the tool, it will automatically discover the files from Evernote if they are synced locally. Otherwise, select Choose File and pick the .enex file that contains the Evernote content.
The only remaining steps at this point are to select a Microsoft Account, whether it be a Hotmail, Live or Outlook.com, and click Import. Once everything's up and running, users will have access to their notes across the computer, smartphone and the Web.
On that note (no pun intended), Microsoft is out to dominate the note-taking scene with OneNote, resorting to some pretty aggressive selling points. The OneNote Importer Tool is now available on Microsoft's website.
The company even published a step-by-step video guide to make things easier for users who want to move over to OneNote. Don't forget to check it out below.
