How to Transition from Notion to Papermark

Making the switch from Notion to Papermark can enhance your document sharing capabilities with professional features like engagement analytics and dynamic watermarking. You can migrate via a native Papermark × Notion integration that makes the process simple and fast.

What you need to know about migrating from Notion (native integration available)

There is a native Papermark × Notion integration for direct import and sync
If you prefer exports, Notion supports PDF, HTML, Markdown & CSV
Export options differ for pages vs. databases; images/assets are included
Some views (e.g., Form) are not directly exportable

Upload to Papermark (Native Papermark × Notion integration available)

You can learn more about the native Notion integration and setup in our Help Center.

Notion Export Interface

Export options to consider:
- Include subpages (Business/Enterprise plans)
- Include content (files and images)
- Page format selection for PDFs
- Scale percentage adjustment
For databases:
- Full-page databases export as CSV files
- Individual database pages export as Markdown
- Export from Table view instead of Form view
- Callout blocks export as HTML

Notion Database Export

Step 2: Prepare your files for Papermark

Before uploading to Papermark, organize your exported files. Papermark supports:

PDF documents (.pdf)
Microsoft Office files (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Spreadsheets (.csv, .ods)
Images (.png, .jpg, .jpeg)
Videos (.mp4, .mov, .avi, .webm)
CAD files (.dwg, .dxf)
Compressed files (.zip)
And more

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Founder

Step 3: Upload to Papermark

Log in to your Papermark account
Navigate to "Documents" in the sidebar
Click "Add Document" in the top right corner

Papermark Documents Interface

Upload a Notion page via the native integration

Upload a Notion page

Once connected, pick a Notion page (or database) to import. Papermark will fetch the content and keep it in sync.

Work with the uploaded Notion page like any document

Uploaded Notion page in Papermark

After import, you can share a link, require email/NDA, apply dynamic watermark, and track page‑by‑page analytics—exactly like with other documents.

You can then:
- Upload individual files by clicking or dragging
- Create folders to organize your documents
- Upload multiple files simultaneously
- Maintain folder structure when dragging folders

Papermark Upload Interface

Notion vs Papermark comparison

Feature	Notion	Papermark
Document sharing	Basic page sharing	Professional sharing with analytics
Export options	Multiple formats, some plan restrictions	Native document handling
Analytics	Basic page analytics	Detailed engagement tracking
Security	Basic access controls	Dynamic watermarking and NDA support
Data rooms	Manual folder organization	Purpose-built data rooms
Professional features	Workspace-focused	Document sharing-focused
File handling	Requires export for sharing	Direct file sharing and tracking

Use cases for migration

Investment teams: Share pitch decks with engagement analytics
Sales teams: Track prospect engagement on materials
Due diligence: Create professional data rooms
Legal teams: Secure document sharing with audit trails
Client portals: Share documents with branded experience

FAQ

Conclusion

Transitioning from Notion to Papermark offers an opportunity to upgrade your document sharing workflow with professional features while maintaining organization. With Papermark's intuitive interface and powerful analytics, you can manage your documents more effectively and gain valuable insights into document engagement.