Google Reader: How to Import OPML Files

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Created: Oct 08, 2005

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The New RSS Reader from Google will allow you to import your subscriptions from other services. Here is directions on importing those feeds into the google service.

First you must export your subscriptions into an OPML file. Outline Processor Markup Language (OPML) is the typical format that RSS aggregators import and export the subscription list.

Now to import your OPML file into Google:

1. Login to Google Reader
2. Click Your Subscription
3. Click the More Actions dropdown
4. Select Import
5. Browse for your OPML file
6. Click Open
7. Click Upload
8. You will see the following displayed until it is done:

Your subscriptions are being imported...