--- title: "Quip to SharePoint Migration Service | ClonePartner" description: "There is no native migration path from Quip to SharePoint — no import wizard, no connector, no \"Move to SharePoint\" button. With Salesforce retiring all Quip pr" source: Quip target: SharePoint canonical: "https://clonepartner.com/migrate/quip-to-sharepoint/" --- # Quip → SharePoint migration Seamless Quip to SharePoint migration — all records moved with accuracy and care. ## Why teams migrate from Quip to SharePoint There is no native migration path from Quip to SharePoint — no import wizard, no connector, no "Move to SharePoint" button. With Salesforce retiring all Quip products (subscriptions cannot be renewed after March 1, 2027), teams face a hard deadline to extract and migrate their content before permanent data deletion. Quip stores everything as **threads** — a single content object that can be a document, spreadsheet, or chat. SharePoint Online uses **Document Libraries** with strict file hierarchies, **Site Pages** built from Web Part structures, and **Lists** with typed columns and managed metadata. The data models are fundamentally incompatible, requiring API-driven extraction, transformation, and loading for every content type. The gap between these platforms means that every migration requires canonical folder resolution, comment extraction, link remapping, and careful handling of embedded content like Live Apps and inline spreadsheets — none of which transfer automatically. ## Key migration challenges - **Folder Resolution** — Quip documents can exist in multiple folders simultaneously (folders act like tags). SharePoint enforces a strict single-parent hierarchy. Without canonical path resolution, you'll duplicate files or lose folder associations. - **Comment & Thread Migration** — Quip comments live in conversation threads and inline annotations tied to specific text. SharePoint has no native equivalent for inline document annotations — comments must be mapped to list items, document comments, or custom structures. - **Internal Link Remapping** — Every Quip thread URL uses an 11-character alphanumeric ID. After migration, all internal links must be mapped to new SharePoint URLs or they'll break permanently. - **Live Apps & Embedded Content** — Salesforce Record embeds, Kanban boards, calendars, and other Live Apps have no SharePoint equivalent. These require manual rebuild or conversion to SharePoint Lists and Web Parts. - **DOCX Export Data Loss** — Quip's DOCX export silently strips comments, embedded images, and custom styles. The open-source quip-export tool explicitly documents that --comments and --embedded-images flags are ignored in DOCX mode. ## Entity mappings - **Document** (Quip) → **Files (Documents)** (SharePoint) - **Spreadsheet** (Quip) → **Files (Documents)** (SharePoint) - **Slide** (Quip) → **Files (Documents)** (SharePoint) - **Folder** (Quip) → **Folders** (SharePoint) - **Thread Content (HTML)** (Quip) → **Pages** (SharePoint) - **Thread Members** (Quip) → **Permissions** (SharePoint) - **Folder Members** (Quip) → **Permissions** (SharePoint) - **Messages (Comments)** (Quip) → **List Items** (SharePoint) - **User** (Quip) → **Site Groups** (SharePoint) - **Blob (Attachment)** (Quip) → **Attachments** (SharePoint) - **PDF Export** (Quip) → **Files (Documents)** (SharePoint) - **XLSX Export** (Quip) → **Files (Documents)** (SharePoint) - **Live Apps (Structured Data)** (Quip) → **Lists** (SharePoint) - **Private Folder** (Quip) → **Folders** (SharePoint) ## What breaks during migration - **Internal Quip Links** [Breaks] — All thread URLs break without a post-migration link remapping script - **Live Apps** [Breaks] — Salesforce embeds, Kanban boards, and calendars have no equivalent — manual rebuild required - **Inline Annotations** [Breaks] — Positional text annotations cannot be directly mapped to SharePoint comments - **Comments & Threads** [Workaround] — Conversation threads require extraction via Messages API and conversion to list items - **Embedded Spreadsheets** [Workaround] — Inline spreadsheet grids must be exported as separate XLSX files - **Folder Structure** [Workaround] — Multi-parent folder associations require canonical path resolution - **Formatting & Styles** [Workaround] — Rich text formatting drifts during HTML-to-DOCX or HTML-to-ASPX conversion - **Images & Attachments** [Direct] — Blob attachments and inline images transfer directly via API - **Documents (HTML/DOCX)** [Direct] — Document body content migrates cleanly when using HTML as the intermediate format ## What we migrate ### Migration Filter - **Time Range** — Migrate articles created or updated within a specific period - **Language & Locale** — Migrate specific language versions or translations only - **Category Selection** — Select specific sections, folders, or categories to migrate - **Publication Status** — Filter by published, draft, archived, or internal-only articles ### Data Types - **Tags & Metadata** — SEO settings, search labels, author attribution, and article tags - **Articles & Content** — Core help articles including HTML formatting and inline images - **Media & Attachments** — All downloadable files, PDFs, and media assets embedded in articles - **Categories & Hierarchy** — Full folder structure with sections, sub-sections, and parent categories ## Complete technical guide For a deep-dive into the technical process, data mapping, and step-by-step migration workflow, read our full guide: [Quip to SharePoint Migration: The Complete Technical Guide](https://clonepartner.com/blog/quip-to-sharepoint-migration-the-complete-technical-guide/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you migrate from Quip to SharePoint automatically? No. There is no native migration path between Quip and SharePoint. You must use the Quip Automation API to extract content (HTML, DOCX, XLSX), transform it, and upload to SharePoint via Microsoft Graph API. Open-source tools like quip-export can help with extraction, but link remapping and comment migration require custom scripts. ### What data is lost when exporting Quip documents to DOCX? Exporting Quip documents to DOCX strips out comments, embedded images, and custom styles. The quip-export tool explicitly documents that the --comments, --embedded-images, and --embedded-styles flags are ignored when using --docx mode. Export to HTML first to preserve this data. ### When is Quip being retired by Salesforce? Salesforce announced that all Quip products are being retired and subscriptions cannot be renewed after March 1, 2027. After your subscription expires, data goes through a 90-day read-only phase, a 90-day blocked-login phase, and then permanent deletion in approximately 30 days. ### What is the best export format for a Quip to SharePoint migration? For browsable SharePoint pages, HTML is the best source format because it preserves more structure and is easier to parse. For file archives or Document Libraries, DOCX, XLSX, and PDF are better fits. Quip's bulk export supports HTML, DOCX, and XLSX, while conversation inclusion is limited to DOCX and XLSX. ### How do you fix broken Quip links after migrating to SharePoint? Build a mapping table of Quip thread IDs to new SharePoint URLs during extraction. After uploading all documents, run a post-processing script that parses each document for URLs matching the Quip domain pattern (11-character thread IDs) and replaces them with the corresponding SharePoint URLs. ## Get a fixed-price quote [Talk to an engineer](https://cal.com/clonepartner/meet?duration=30&utm_source=xtoy&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=demo_bookings&utm_content=cta_click&utm_term=demo_button_click) about your Quip → SharePoint migration.