AnkiApp Importer

0.01MB. Updated 2023-03-03.

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Description

This add-on allows you to import decks from the copycat AnkiApp. It appears that AnkiApp started to paywall the deck export feature. So you can no longer export a zip of your cards without paying. This add-on salvages the cards from the SQLite database and was inspired by the Reddit post linked above. It can import cards, decks, note types, and media files. How to Use

Make sure all your AnkiApp decks are downloaded before using the add-on. For that, go to AnkiApp, click on each of your decks, then click on the Download button at the bottom if it's shown.
Go to Tools > Import From AnkiApp and choose AnkiApp's database file (C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\AnkiApp\databases\file__0 on Windows; ~/Library/Application Support/AnkiApp/databases/file__0/1 or under ~/Library/Containers/com.ankiapp.client/Data/Documents/ankiapp on macOS).
Grab a cup of coffee while waiting for importing to finish.

Notes & Known Issues

Study progress is not imported.
AnkiApp doesn't seem to keep any info on the positions of note type fields, so an empty field will cause Anki to refuse to import its note if it happened to be imported as the first field. To prevent that, the add-on fills all empty fields with a non-breaking space.

References

AnkiApp is not part of the Anki ecosystem - Frequently Asked Questions (with some notes about importing if you have a zip file)
Help to bypass Ankiapp's paywall for deck export : Anki | Reddit
AnkiApp - Support | Can I export my flashcards from AnkiApp?

Changelog See CHANGELOG.md for a list of changes. Support & feature requests Please post any questions, bug reports, or feature requests in the support page or the issue tracker. If you want priority support for your feature/help request, I'm available for hire. You can get in touch from the aforementioned pages, via email or on Fiverr. Support me Consider supporting me if you like my work:

I'm also available for freelance add-on development on Fiverr:

Download

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Supported Anki versions:

2.1.45-2.1.63+ (Updated 2023-03-03)

To download this add-on, please copy and paste the following code into Anki 2.1:

2072125761

If you were linked to this page from the internet, please open Anki on your computer, go to the Tools->Add-ons menu item, then click on Get Add-ons and paste in the code.

All Anki 2.1.x Add-Ons Contact Author

Reviews

on 1683809341

This extension has saved me countless hours of hard work. I cannot thank you enough for this. Really, it allowed me to use the official Anki ecossystem after years in the copy-cat application, which is filled with paywalls. I am happy to have joined the original Anki and I owe this to this glorious extension.

on 1683122188

looks good

on 1681438436

Thank you so much! All of my flashcards are so much more secure now! I found file0 via the AnkiApp folder in Application Support.

on 1678488279

anyone know where to find the database folder under the ankiapp folder C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\AnkiApp\databases\file__0 if it isnt showing up and all ankiapp cards are downloaded

on 1677729500

Saved so much time.

on 1675522686

Worked like a charm. Thank you author! Although I'd like to ask if this add-on works on the mobile app, particularly on IOS?

Comment from author

No, add-ons don't work on mobile.

on 1675264214

THANK YOU

on 1673694314

Great! I've been using AnkiApp on Mac for a while and the vision of loosing all the cards drove me crazy. Thankfully, this add-on has allowed me for the seamless transfer of the decks into Anki without paying for the export option (pathetic!).

on 1673400918

Worked seamlessly, thanks!

on 1667000496

Thank you very much! I was absolutely upset because I had no way to continue using ankiapp. Besides, I didn't know it was a copycat!
With your help I was able to rescue my data and now I can continue using it

on 1666367602

Thanks for making this, very appreciated!

on 1662620877

For me on Mac I found the database under this path: ~/Library/Containers/com.ankiapp.client/Data/Documents/ankiapp and imported it successfully. Thanks a bunch!

on 1655840941

Thank you so much for this! For those who were wondering about how to import on Mac, just look for Ankiapp in finder's search bar. The rest of folders look exactly the same. If the file you're trying to import is grayed out, give it a .csv extension then the importer will be able to recognize it.

Comment from author

Thank you for the info! I plan to add an option to automatically find AnkiApp's database file in the user folder and import it.

on 1647775166

Save my time !
As many, I thought AnkiApp was the same as Ankiweb...
I'm not an expert, but I finally succeed.
If this may help some of you, here tips from a millenial who feel like a boomer on computer :
- The "Import from Ankiapp" tool was not directly available after I had download the add on. I had to quit AnkiWeb and start it again.
- I couldn't reach the "file_0" file with AnkiWeb, so I manage to find it with the explorer, then copy it on my desk. 2 secondes after, all my cards were upload on AnkiWeb.
Thanks a lot !

on 1644896650

You are my hero! I felt like such a fool! I hadn't used Anki in 7 years and needed to study. I downloaded and started using the wrong one and only found out when I tried using the app. You saved me so much rework and most of all you prevented that company from extorting me! Thank you so much!

Comment from author

Glad I could help!

on 1643772905

Great job!