Mochi supports several import formats to help you bring in cards from other apps, migrate existing notes, or restore material shared by others. Different formats preserve different amounts of information, so choose the one that best fits your workflow.
Importing .mochi files (native format)
A .mochi file is the native export format for Mochi and is the most complete way to import data. It preserves:
Review history
Card order
Templates and fields
Tags and metadata
Attachments
.mochi files are simply ZIP archives containing a JSON file and assets.
This means they can be created or modified outside of Mochi by renaming:
your_file.mochi → your_file.zip
and opening the archive directly.
Use this format whenever possible, especially for backups or when sharing decks with other Mochi users.
Importing Anki .apkg files
Mochi can import Anki .apkg files, including review history.
However, because Anki and Mochi work differently, imported cards may not match their original appearance exactly.
Tips for best results
Before exporting from Anki:
Remove unnecessary HTML
Remove all CSS and JavaScript
Simplify templates where possible
During import, Mochi strips CSS and JavaScript and converts HTML to Markdown, so cleaning the deck ahead of time helps ensure a smooth transition.
Importing Markdown files
Mochi can import Markdown as:
A folder of Markdown files, where each file becomes its own card
A single Markdown file, split into multiple cards using a delimiter you choose
Markdown imports are useful for:
Migrating notes from text editors
Bulk-creating simple cards
Converting plain notes into a deck
Note that Markdown imports do not preserve metadata such as review history or card order.
Importing CSV files
CSV imports allow you to create cards programmatically, through a spreadsheet application, or via an Anki export.
Importing into a deck with a template
If the deck uses a template:
Each column becomes a field
The header values determine which field each column maps to
You can use either the field name or field ID as the header
Example CSV file:
word,definition
猫 (ねこ),A domesticated animal often kept as a pet; a cat.
水 (みず),The liquid essential for life; water.
空 (そら),The sky; the expanse of air above the earth.
学ぶ (まなぶ),To learn or study.
Importing into a deck without a template
If the deck has no template:
Each column is treated as a side of the card
The header row is optional
Each row becomes a separate card
Example CSV file:
What is the capital of France?,Paris
What is photosynthesis?,The process plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy.
CSV imports are ideal for vocabulary lists, spreadsheets, or any tabular data you want to convert into cards.
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