Import & Export

Current supports OPML for importing and exporting your subscriptions, making it easy to switch readers or back up your data.

What is OPML?

OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) is the standard format for sharing RSS subscriptions between readers. Almost every RSS reader supports it.

Importing

From Another Reader

Export an OPML file from your current reader
In Current, go to Settings → Sources → Import OPML
Select your OPML file
Current imports all subscriptions

From a Sync Service

If your sync service (Feedbin, Newsblur, etc.) provides OPML export, you can use that file to import into Current even if you're not connecting the sync service directly.

Exporting

Go to Settings → Sources → Export OPML
Choose where to save the file
Use the share sheet to send it elsewhere

What's Exported

All your feed subscriptions
Feed URLs and titles
Folder/category organization (as available)

What's Not Exported

Read/unread status
Saved articles
Reading progress
Current-specific settings (Authors, Currents)

Backup Strategy

To back up your Current data:

Subscriptions: Export OPML periodically
Sync service: Your service maintains a backup
iCloud backup: iOS backs up app data automatically

Migrating to Current

Coming from another reader? Here's the process:

Export OPML from your old reader
Import OPML into Current
Optionally connect a sync service for ongoing sync
Organize sources into Currents as desired
Mark individual writers as people to add them to your Library

Troubleshooting

Import Fails

If import fails, check that the OPML file is valid XML. Some readers export malformed files.

Missing Feeds

Some feeds may fail to import if the URLs are no longer valid or the sites have removed RSS support.

Duplicate Feeds

Current detects duplicates by URL and won't import feeds you already have.