Trello migration

Move from Trello without starting over.

Import one board, review every mapping, and test Kanera with real work before moving the wider team.

Import a board
Kanera Trello import review panel showing board settings, attachment connection, and the import summary
Review before creating dataOne-time copyTrello stays unchangedOptional attachment copying

Bring the work, not just card titles.

The importer carries the structure and context needed to evaluate Kanera with a real project.

See the technical import guide

Board structure

  • Board name and description
  • Lists and cards
  • Labels and custom fields
  • Archived cards when selected

Work details

  • Descriptions and due dates
  • Checklists and item status
  • Comments when selected
  • Mapped assignees and field values

Attachments

  • Trello attachment links
  • Supported uploaded files when connected
  • Copy progress and skipped-file reasons
  • Original Trello board left unchanged

Guided, reviewable import.

Nothing is created while Kanera analyzes the export and you work through the mapping choices.

Upload and analyze

Kanera reads one Trello board JSON export and identifies lists, fields, members, cards, comments, checklists, and attachments.

Map the structure

Create, reuse, or skip lists, labels, and compatible custom fields. Archived lists are skipped by default.

Match the people

Map Trello members to Kanera users or leave them unassigned. The choice controls assignees and comment attribution.

Review and confirm

Check the board options, skipped-card count, attachment count, and mappings before Kanera creates the imported data.

Kanera Trello list mapping panel with create, map, and skip choices

Create, reuse, or skip each Trello list before Kanera creates the board.

Choose where the Trello board belongs.

The destination determines whether the imported workflow stands alone or joins a shared Kanera structure.

Import into a workspace

Kanera creates a new board and maps Trello lists, labels, custom fields, and members into the workspace’s shared setup.

Best when related projects should share one operating model.

Import into a standalone board

Kanera adds the Trello cards to an existing board and keeps that board’s settings and permissions independent.

Best when the board should remain self-contained.

Keep attachment links. Copy supported files when needed.

Connect Trello during review to let Kanera download supported uploaded files for this import. The connection is used only for the import.

Without the connection, Kanera still preserves attachment links back to Trello. Skipped files are grouped by reason in the import result.

When something does not map cleanly.

The import stays controlled. Resolve each structural choice before confirmation and review exceptions again after the import.

A field has no clean match

Create a compatible Kanera field, map it to an existing field, or skip it. Incompatible field types must be resolved before import.

A member cannot be matched

Leave the member unassigned. Unmapped card and checklist assignments are skipped, while the original comment author name is preserved in the comment body.

A file cannot be copied

Kanera keeps the Trello attachment link and reports why the file was skipped, such as access, file type, size, or storage limits.

Archived work needs a decision

Archived lists are skipped by default. Turn on archived-card import only when that history belongs in the first move.

How long does it take?

A standard Trello board can usually be prepared and reviewed in less than 30 minutes. The import time depends on board history, card volume, and attachment copying.

Moving several boards?

Begin with one representative board. Confirm the workspace structure, mappings, permissions, and imported result before planning the rest.

Moving a team, not just a board?

We can help select the pilot, review how boards should become Kanera workspaces, plan member access, and prepare the wider rollout.

See every migration option

Trello migration questions.

Can I try Kanera without leaving Trello?

Yes. Import one representative board and run it alongside Trello during the evaluation. The import does not modify the Trello board.

Is the Trello import a live sync?

No. It creates a one-time copy in Kanera. Changes made later in Trello are not reflected automatically in Kanera.

Can I review the import before data is created?

Yes. You review list, label, custom-field, and member mappings, along with the import options and summary, before confirmation.

How long does a Trello import take?

A standard board can usually be prepared and reviewed in less than 30 minutes. Board size, history, attachments, and mapping decisions affect the import itself.

Can you help us move several boards?

Yes. For suitable company evaluations, we can help select the pilot board, review the workspace structure, plan mappings, and prepare the wider rollout.

Should we migrate every archived board?

Usually not at first. Begin with active work and one representative workflow. Review historical and archived material separately after the pilot.

Who should verify the result?

Choose someone who understands the Trello workflow and the people using it. They should review mappings before import and validate the first Kanera board afterward.