How to Import a OneNote Notebook File (.onepkg) to OneNote

πŸ–₯ Option 1: Windows + OneNote Desktop (Preferred Method)

If you’re on a Windows computer and using OneNote 2016 or OneNote Desktop for Microsoft 365:

  • Download and unzip the onepkg file.
  • Double-click the .onepkg file.
  • OneNote will launch and ask where to save the notebook.
  • Choose a location (local or OneDrive) and select Create or Import.
  • Wait for the notebook to load.
  • Once loaded, it will appear in your list of notebooks.
  • Sign in to sync, if prompted.

πŸ’‘ Don’t have OneNote Desktop?
Download it for free: onenote.com/download

🍎 Option 2: Mac or Office 365 Users (OneNote App or Web)

The .onepkg format can only be imported on Windows. If you’re using a Mac or Office 365, follow these steps:

Use a Windows device temporarily (or borrow one):

  • Import the .onepkg file on a Windows computer using the steps above.
  • Sync the notebook to your OneDrive account during import.
  • Once it’s synced, open OneNote for Mac or Office 365.
  • Go to File > Open Notebook and sign into the same OneDrive account.
  • Select the Civil Lit Center notebook and it will open on your Mac or web app.

πŸ’‘ After syncing, you can use the notebook from any device (Mac, PC, iPad, phone, or browser).