Guides & how-tos

Everything about JW Library backups, in plain steps: merging devices, moving to a new phone, rescuing notes, and getting more out of the library you already have. Every tool mentioned runs free in your browser — your files are never uploaded.

Getting started

• How to Merge JW Library Backups from Two DevicesCombine the notes, highlights, bookmarks and tags from two or more JW Library backups into one .jwlibrary file — free, private, in your browser.
• How to Sync JW Library Between Multiple DevicesJW Library has no built-in sync between devices. Here's a simple, private routine to keep notes, highlights and bookmarks identical on your phone, tablet and computer.
• How to Transfer JW Library Notes to a New PhoneStep-by-step: move all your JW Library notes, highlights, bookmarks and tags to a new phone with a .jwlibrary backup — and how to merge if you already made notes on the new phone.
• Move JW Library from Android to iPhone (Keep All Notes)The .jwlibrary backup format is identical on Android and iOS. How to move your notes, highlights and bookmarks across platforms — and merge if both devices have notes.
• How to Back Up JW Library the Right WayA 30-second backup routine that protects years of JW Library study notes, highlights and bookmarks — and the common mistake that catches people out.

Fixing problems

• JW Library Restore Replaced Your Notes? How to Get Them BackJW Library's restore is a full swap, not a merge — notes made after the backup date seem gone. If you still have both backup files, nothing is lost. Here's the fix.
• Fix a Corrupted JW Library Backup That Won't RestoreJW Library refuses to restore your .jwlibrary file? Library Doctor scans the backup in your browser, repairs common problems, and produces a clean copy that restores.

Power tools

• View and Edit JW Library Notes in Your BrowserOpen any .jwlibrary backup in your browser to browse, search, edit, retag, recolour and bulk-clean your JW Library notes, highlights and bookmarks. Nothing uploaded.
• Search JW Library Notes by Meaning — Ask Your LibrarySemantic search for your JW Library notes: find that half-remembered note by describing it, even when you can't recall its exact words. On-device, offline-capable, private.
• See Your JW Library Study Stats: Streaks, Heatmaps & AwardsTurn a JW Library backup into private study analytics — totals, activity heatmap, streaks, Bible coverage across 66 books, a study personality profile and ~200 awards.
• How to Share JW Library Notes with a FriendSend selected JW Library notes (and their highlights) to a friend as a small file — no server, no account. The receiver merges them in without overwriting their own notes.
• A Daily Bible Reading Plan with Your Own Notes Beside ItA private daily Bible reading schedule that shows the notes and highlights you made on today's chapters. Pick your pace, keep a streak, watch the 66-book grid fill in.