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How to Export a OneNote Notebook in Windows 10
Question details
The user needs to export a OneNote notebook locally, but the export option is missing on the web version, particularly for work or school accounts.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Exporting a work or school OneNote notebook as a local backup when the web version restricts it.
- Observed behavior
- The Export option is unavailable on OneNote.com for business and education accounts, requiring a desktop workaround to save the files.
Ensure you have the classic OneNote 2016 desktop application installed on your Windows 10 PC, as the default Windows 10 OneNote app and OneNote.com web interface have limited export capabilities.
Export the Notebook as a Package via OneNote 2016
Use the classic OneNote 2016 desktop application to export notebooks locally, bypassing web restrictions for work or school accounts.
While OneNote.com allows personal accounts to export notebooks, it restricts this feature for notebooks stored in OneDrive for Business. By using the classic OneNote desktop app, you can pack the entire notebook into a single file.
If you are viewing the notebook on OneNote.com, click the 'Edit' menu and select 'Open in App' to launch it in OneNote 2016.
In OneNote 2016, click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner, then select 'Export' from the left sidebar.
Under the 'Export Current' section, click on 'Notebook'. Then, under 'Select Format', choose 'OneNote Package (*.onepkg)'.
Click the 'Export' button, choose a destination folder on your local drive, and click 'Save'. You can later open this unpacked notebook or move it to a personal OneDrive location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I export my OneNote notebook directly from the web browser?
Microsoft disables the export feature on OneNote.com for notebooks stored in OneDrive for Business or SharePoint, which are typically used by work or school accounts. You must use the classic desktop version (OneNote 2016) to export these files.
How do I open an exported OneNote package (.onepkg) file?
To open a .onepkg file, double-click it on a computer that has OneNote 2016 installed. The application will unpack the notebook and prompt you to choose a location to save the extracted files, such as your local drive or personal OneDrive.
Is 'OneNote for Windows 10' the same as 'OneNote 2016'?
No. 'OneNote for Windows 10' is a modern UWP app that comes pre-installed on older Windows 10 devices and has a different interface with limited local export options. 'OneNote 2016' (now often just called 'OneNote') is the classic desktop application required for exporting full notebook packages.
