How to Export Your Pocket Highlights & Notes (A Guide for Fellow Fans)
Like so many in the Pocket community, I was truly saddened by the news that Pocket is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Pocket has been my go-to for saving and reflecting on great articles for almost a decade. If you’re reading this, you probably have years of highlights, notes, and memories you don’t want to lose.
Here’s a practical guide to help you export all your Pocket highlights and notes—and show you how to import them to Glasp, so your learning journey can continue without interruption.
Step 1: Export Your Data from Pocket
1. Mark Your Calendar
- July 8, 2025: Pocket shuts down, switches to export-only mode.
- October 8, 2025: Last day to export your data before it’s permanently deleted.
2. Export Your Pocket Data
- Log in to your Pocket account.
- Go to the official Pocket Export Page.
- Download your data as an HTML file (includes saved articles, highlights, notes, tags, and favorites).
3. Backup Your Export
- Save your export file somewhere safe—cloud storage or an external drive are good options.
Step 2: Import Your Pocket Highlights & Notes to Glasp
As a longtime Pocket user, I know how important it is to have a trusted place for your highlights and notes. That’s why we built an easy importer at Glasp—so you can keep learning, sharing, and reflecting just like before.
How to Import from Pocket to Glasp
- Sign Up & Set Up Glasp
If you haven’t yet, create a Glasp account and install our browser extension for the best experience. - Go to Integrations
- Click your profile icon at the top right on the Glasp Home or My Highlights page.
- In the menu, click Settings.
- On the Settings page, click Integrations on the left sidebar.
- Find the Pocket section and click Import.
- Connect to Pocket
- A modal will appear—click Continue to Connect.
- Follow the prompts to connect your Pocket account.
- Glasp will automatically import your highlights and notes.
- View Your Imported Highlights
- After importing, click Go to My Highlights to review everything.
- By default, imported highlights are public on Glasp. If you want to keep them private, just upgrade to our premium plan.
- Need to Delete Highlights?
- On the My Highlights page, select items and use the three-dot menu to delete.
- You can remove all, or just specific highlights, anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if I have issues or questions?
A: Check our FAQ, or reach out to our support team at hi[at]glasp.co —we’re here to help!
Q: Can I import after Pocket shuts down?
A: You’ll need to import before October 8, 2025—after that, Pocket deletes all data.
Q: Is my imported data private?
A: On the free plan, highlights are public; upgrade to premium to keep them private.
A Thank You to the Pocket Community
From one Pocket fan to another: thank you for being part of a community that values learning, curiosity, and sharing great ideas. If you’re looking for a new home for your reading journey, we’d love to welcome you to Glasp.
Let’s keep the spirit of discovery alive—together.
— Kazuki
P.S.
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