Use Capture as a fast inbox before an idea becomes a note in Evernote. Email Captures into Evernote using your personal Evernote email address, with notebook, tag, reminder-date, and append controls.
A quick capture workflow for Evernote
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to Evernote
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Evernote
- Text and links become the email body.
- Images and files are attached to the email.
- Notebook, one tag, reminder date, and append marker are encoded in Evernote’s email subject syntax.
Set up Evernote in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Evernote from the app picker.
- Install Evernote, find your unique Evernote email address, and paste it into Capture.
- Optionally enter a notebook, one tag, and choose Create note or Append to recent note.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
TextLinksImagesFiles
Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Evernote email address | Required unique save-to-Evernote address. |
| Notebook | Optional; blank uses the default notebook. |
| Tag | Optional; only one tag is supported. |
| Add reminder date to note | Adds the selected date to the subject; enabled by default. |
| Action | Create note (default) or Append to recent note. |
Example: a quick capture to Evernote
Set Notebook to “Receipts” and Tag to “expense”, then export a receipt image. Capture prepares an email that Evernote files into that notebook with the image attached.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Evernote export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Evernote.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Evernote email import supports one configured tag here.
- Evernote does not support setting a reminder time through this route; only the date is included.
- The email must be sent or saved in the mail composer.
Troubleshooting
- If Evernote rejects the message, re-copy your personal Evernote email address.
- If append creates a new note, confirm Append to recent note and Evernote’s subject syntax requirements.
