How to Switch to Moviebase from Another Tracker
Keep your original export, check the import formats available in Moviebase, and review your watch history after moving.
Bring your history to Moviebase
Keep the original export from your current tracker, then check the import options in your installed Moviebase version. The source, file format and platform determine what you can bring across. A file containing film titles does not necessarily contain episode dates, rewatches, ratings or lists.
1. Keep your original export
Use the export provided by the app or service you are leaving. Save a separate copy before making changes. Do not rename an unsupported file and assume that makes it compatible.
If you are leaving the original TV Time, look for an export you saved before its closure. Do not assume the closed service can provide a new one. Read the saved TV Time export guide.
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2. Check the available import options
In Moviebase, open Settings → Import data and look for your source. Read the format requested there before selecting a file.
Moviebase's Android release notes document imports from Simkl, SeriesGuide and Trakt exports. Other available sources and formats depend on your installed release and platform. More import options are planned; a planned importer is not the same as a released option. Check the current release notes if your source is missing.
3. Import and review
Select the matching source and follow the import prompts. Afterward, check a few familiar examples: a recent movie, an older film, a partially watched season, a rewatch and a list entry. Check dates and ratings separately from title matches.
Keep your original file even when the import completes. Matching and source data can leave records that need manual correction. Avoid repeatedly importing the same file without checking how your installed version handles duplicates.
If you already use Trakt
You can connect your existing Trakt account in Moviebase instead of moving a file again. Review the sync settings and confirm which records are present. Trakt is optional; it is not a required intermediate destination for every import. See how to use Trakt sync without losing your history.
Choose a manageable starting point
If your source is not supported yet, keep its export and start with the shows you are currently following. A fresh watchlist can be useful while you wait for compatible import support. Written reviews, followers, disc editions and loan records should not be assumed to transfer into a viewing history.
Sources
Reviewed September 13, 2026: Moviebase on Google Play and Moviebase release notes. This guide describes a cautious workflow, not a tested guarantee that every source field transfers.