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I have previously downloaded multiple OneNote notebooks onto my laptop when my OneDrive was running low on storage. I tried to import those notebooks again recently using OneNote through the website (as instructed, I uploaded the folder, and not the zip file), but was stuck on the loading page. I just noticed that this function doesn't exist anymore upon closer look at the support page (which probably explains not being able to import my notebooks).
I cannot seem to open .one files on any other app, and now I am afraid all of my previously downloaded notebooks are inaccessible because of this, since I deleted the notebooks off of my OneDrive account after downloading the notebooks to save space. I downloaded them as .one files and not as PDFs. Does anyone know if there's any possible way for me to access my downloaded notebooks, or is there no hope?
Are you using the OneNote app from the store? If the files are *.one, they should open in the OneNote desktop app. (I just downloaded a notebook and the .one files opens in my OneNote.)
It's included with office suites or can be downloaded from https://www.onenote.com/?404&public=1 (Weird URL, but going to OneNote just wants me to sign in) The download button on the far top right -
Thanks for your response! I just tried to open some of my files using the OneNote desktop app, but it showed an error that *.one file types cannot be opened using the app, so I don't think it's working :( Thank you for your suggestion though!
How long ago did you export it? I don't think they changed the format, but if they are no longer allowing imports, it's possible they changed the format in the export. I don't have an old export to test. It's also possible the zip file is corrupted, but you said you deleted the file and can't re-download.
If you add the folders to onedrive, can you open them in the web version?
Do you have a file called "Open Notebook.onetoc2" in the zip? Do you get the same error opening it as opening individual .one files? That for the notebook - the .one files are pages.
Which version and build of OneNote are you using? See File, Account for the information; its on the right next to the About OneNote button.
This is what you should see at the top of the page after opening it in the desktop app (while you can open the pages in the zip file, it's best to extract them first). After you click convert button, you can edit it.
