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What is Evernote Backup Tool?

A comprehensive overview of the desktop application that helps you backup and export your Evernote notes securely.

December 20, 2025
5 min read
Evernote Backup Tool Overview

Overview

Evernote Backup Tool is a desktop application designed to help Evernote and Yinxiang (印象笔记) users create complete local backups of their notes. It downloads all your notebooks, notes, and attachments to a local SQLite database and can export them to the standard ENEX format.

Unlike Evernote's built-in export feature which requires manual selection of notes, our tool automates the entire process and ensures you have a complete backup of your entire account.

Key Features

Complete Backup

Download all notebooks, notes, tags, and attachments from your Evernote account to a local database.

ENEX Export

Export notes to standard ENEX format compatible with Evernote, Apple Notes, Notion, and other apps.

Incremental Sync

After the initial backup, only download changed notes for fast and efficient updates.

100% Local

All data stays on your computer. No cloud servers, no data collection, complete privacy.

Multi-Platform

Native support for macOS and Windows. Works with Evernote International and Yinxiang (China).

One-Click Backup

Quick Backup button runs the entire backup process automatically with a single click.

How It Works

Evernote Backup Tool uses Evernote's official API to securely access your notes. The process is simple:

1

Initialize Database

Connect your Evernote account via OAuth (secure, password-free authorization)

2

Sync Notes

Download all notebooks, notes, and attachments to your local SQLite database

3

Export to ENEX

Convert your backed-up notes to ENEX files for import into other applications

What is ENEX Format?

ENEX (Evernote Export) is Evernote's standard export format. It's an XML-based format that preserves:

  • Note content with full HTML formatting
  • Embedded images and attachments
  • Tags and metadata
  • Creation and modification dates
  • Note location data (if available)

Many note-taking apps can import ENEX files, making it the ideal format for backups and migration.

Supported Services

Evernote International

  • • OAuth authentication (secure)
  • • Full API access
  • • All note types supported

Yinxiang (印象笔记)

  • • Username/password authentication
  • • China servers
  • • Full functionality

System Requirements

macOS

  • • macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
  • • 100 MB disk space
  • • Internet connection

Windows

  • • Windows 10 or later
  • • 100 MB disk space
  • • Internet connection

Pricing

Evernote Backup Tool offers a generous free tier and an affordable Pro license:

Free

$0

  • Initialize database
  • Sync all notes
  • View statistics
  • Export to ENEX

Pro (Lifetime)

$69

  • Everything in Free
  • Export to ENEX
  • Unlimited exports
  • Future updates included

Get Started

Ready to backup your Evernote notes? Download the app and follow our step-by-step guide:

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