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How to Import Your Letters from FutureMe

Ayush Soni Ayush Soni
Published January 15, 2026 5 min read

Moving to FuturePost? We've made it incredibly easy to bring all your letters with you. This guide will walk you through exporting your letters from FutureMe and importing them into FuturePost in just a few minutes.

Why Import Your Letters?

If you've been using FutureMe or similar services, you've likely accumulated meaningful letters over the years. These letters represent your journey, your growth, and your reflections. Instead of leaving them behind, bring them to FuturePost where they'll be:

  • Free Forever: No subscriptions, no paywalls, no hidden fees
  • Secure & Private: Your letters are encrypted and only accessible to you
  • Always Accessible: View, edit, and manage your letters anytime
  • Reliable Delivery: We'll make sure your letters reach you on time

Step 1: Access Your FutureMe Account & Export Your Letters

  1. 1

    Sign in to FutureMe

    Head over to futureme.org and log in with your credentials.

  2. 2

    Export your letter collection

    Choose one of these two methods to download your letters:

    Method 1: Quick Export (Recommended)

    Click this direct link to instantly download your CSV file.

    Note: You must be signed into your FutureMe account for this to work.

    Method 2: Manual Export

    If the direct link doesn't work, follow these steps:

    • Navigate to "Your Letters" in the menu
    • Click on "Delivered Letters"
    • Find and click "Export Delivered Letters" at the bottom left corner
  3. 3

    Save the CSV file

    Your browser will download a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file containing all your delivered letters. Save it somewhere you can easily find it for the next step.

Pro Tip: The quick export link makes it super easy to get your data. Just make sure you're signed in first, click the link, and your CSV will download automatically!

Step 2: Prepare Your CSV File

Your CSV file needs to have the following columns for successful import:

Column Name Required Format Example
Created_at Optional Timestamp 2022-07-29 23:03:09 +0530
Send_date Optional Date (YYYY-MM-DD) 2026-07-29
Email Optional Email address [email protected]
Subject Optional Text A letter from Jul 29, 2022
Body Required Text (up to 30000 chars) Dear FutureMe, this is...

Step 3: Import to FuturePost

  1. 1

    Sign up for FuturePost

    Create your free account to start importing your letters.

    Create Free Account →
  2. 2

    Upload your CSV file

    Click the upload area or drag and drop your CSV file. We'll validate the format automatically.

  3. 3

    Review and confirm

    We'll show you a summary of what will be imported. Click "Import Letters" to complete the process.

  4. 4

    Done!

    Your letters are now safely stored in FuturePost. Letters with future delivery dates will be imported as drafts, you can schedule them later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I export my letters from FutureMe?

Sign in to FutureMe, go to "Your Letters" > "Delivered Letters", and click "Export Delivered Letters" at the bottom left corner. This downloads a CSV file with all your delivered letters. You can also use the direct export link (must be signed in).

What format does the FuturePost import require?

FuturePost accepts CSV files with a required "Body" column containing your letter text (up to 30,000 characters). Optional columns include Created_at (timestamp), Send_date (YYYY-MM-DD), Email, and Subject.

Will my letter dates be preserved when importing?

Yes. FuturePost preserves the original Created_at and Send_date from your FutureMe export. Letters with future delivery dates are imported as drafts that you can schedule later.

Is there a limit on how many letters I can import?

FuturePost allows importing all your letters at once. The import tool processes the entire CSV file and creates individual letters for each entry.

Do I need a FuturePost account to import letters?

Yes, you need a free FuturePost account. Creating one is quick and only requires an email address. There are no fees or subscriptions.

Can I import letters from services other than FutureMe?

Yes. Any CSV file with at least a "Body" column will work. You can import letters from any service that allows data export, or create your own CSV manually.