Bulk-import multiple books from .slima backups

Switching accounts, moving devices, restoring previously exported backups — bulk-restore multiple books with Restore Backup. The entry is the 4th option in the "+ Create New Work" dialog, not a separate ⋯ menu on the shelf.

vs. "Import Existing Content"

The + Create New Work modal has two import-related options:

	Import Existing Content	Restore Backup
Formats	Word / Markdown / txt / PDF / EPUB	.slima backup files
What's restored	Text only, as new files (starts fresh)	Files/folders, notes, book settings, and embedded images
How many books	One book at a time	One .slima can hold multiple books, all restored at once
For	Migrating from another tool	You previously exported a Slima backup

How to open Restore Backup

Shelf top → "+ Create New Work" → pick "Restore Backup" (the 4th option).

Flow

1 · Pick a file

Drag in or click to select one .slima backup file. Only a single file is accepted; the "bulk" part comes from that one .slima containing multiple books, which all restore together — not from dragging multiple files or a folder.

2 · Preview

Slima lists each book inside the .slima:

• Title (auto-renamed if it collides with an existing book)
• File count
• Word count

If a title collides with an existing book, Slima adds a "Renamed" tag.

3 · Pick which to import

All checked by default — uncheck the ones you don't want.

4 · Confirm

On import, Slima:

• Creates each book as a new book (new internal ID)
• Restores files and folders (chapters + reference), notes, book settings, and any embedded images

Large batches may take 10–30 seconds.

When complete, all books land in "My Works."

When to use it

• Moving devices and need everything back
• You previously exported backups, now restoring
• Recovering books you've permanently-deleted — they can still be restored from .slima (see Book lifecycle)

Producing .slima backups

In the Archive tab, a book's ⋯ menu has Export as .slima (full backup, can be re-imported). Or use the top Export button, or full-book Export manuscript. (Note: the ⋯ menu's "Copy" makes a duplicate, not a backup file.)

Quota notes

• Imported books count toward your subscription "books in use" quota
• If you exceed quota, some books may land in Archive state (which doesn't count) — see your current plan for specifics

Related

• Create a book (4 starting paths)
• Import from another tool
• Full-book export / backup
• Book lifecycle