Can I import from Confluence to Notion?

Yes, you absolutely can import from Confluence to Notion, and the process is more straightforward than you might expect. Notion provides a dedicated Confluence Importer that handles the heavy lifting, supporting success rates exceeding 95% for standard content like text, lists, images, and attachments. You have two main pathways: uploading an HTML-exported ZIP file from your Confluence workspace (up to 5GB for most users) or using API-based migration for Confluence Cloud and Server versions, which can handle larger imports up to 30GB while preserving comments and user ownership data.

The import process itself is refreshingly simple. From Confluence, navigate to your space settings, choose "Export" under Content Tools, select HTML format, and download the ZIP file. Then in Notion, go to Settings, select Import, choose Confluence, and upload your ZIP file without unzipping it. Most standard workspaces complete the migration within minutes to an hour, though larger spaces with extensive attachments may take several hours to process fully.

However, you should set realistic expectations about what transfers perfectly and what requires attention. While pages, headings, basic formatting, and media import beautifully, more complex Confluence-specific features face limitations. Custom macros, advanced database properties, interactive buttons, and specialized styling often convert to plain text or require manual recreation in Notion. Tables generally import successfully, though complex formatting may need adjustment using Notion's native database features.

To maximize your migration success, start by auditing your Confluence content before exporting. Remove outdated pages and large unnecessary attachments to streamline the process and avoid hitting size limits. Consider running a test migration with a smaller space first to identify any content that needs special attention. This approach helps you understand exactly what manual fixes you'll need to prioritize after the main import completes.

The migration represents an opportunity to refresh your content organization while preserving your team's valuable work. Plan for some manual review and adjustment time, especially if your Confluence workspace relies heavily on custom macros or complex integrations. Most teams find that while they need to rebuild certain advanced features using Notion's native tools, the core information and workflow foundations transfer seamlessly, giving you a solid starting point in your new workspace.