Import trades into your trading journal
Journalit gives you a trade import workflow that brings broker exports, CSV files, and spreadsheet-style history into your journal. Map the fields, validate the result, and turn imported trades into normal journal records on your own device.
In the plugin UI this workflow still lives under the CSV Import page. Analytics, dashboards, review templates, and unlimited trades stay in the free plan. Pro exists for automation: trade import and MetaTrader sync.
How trade import works
The path is intentionally conservative: export the source data, validate the mapping, then let Journalit turn the imported trades into normal journal records on your own device.
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Export your trade history
Start with a broker export, CSV file, or spreadsheet-style journal rather than screenshots or copy-pasted tables. - 2
Map the data correctly
Use a broker guide, a built-in adapter, or manual mapping. In the plugin, this happens inside the CSV Import page. AI-assisted mapping can help interpret unclear columns. - 3
Review the import inside your trading journal
Once imported, trades appear in your Trade Log and dashboards for normal journalling, filtering, and review.
What kinds of trade imports Journalit supports
CSV is still the most common path, but the workflow is broader than a single file format.
Broker CSV imports
Import broker and platform CSV exports with built-in guides, adapters, or manual mapping.
Spreadsheet and Excel-style journals
Bring in older spreadsheet-based trade logs without rebuilding the history by hand.
MetaTrader sync
If you prefer ongoing automation instead of repeated file imports, use the MT4/MT5 sync workflow.
Import docs
Read the full import workflow and product behaviour.
Broker export guides
Follow export instructions for supported brokers before importing.
Bybit, Hyperliquid, and IBKR guides
Start with the most common crypto and multi-asset export paths users search for first.
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What trade import looks like
The import interface is designed to make messy broker and spreadsheet data legible before it touches your trading journal. Manual mapping is the main screen; AI mapping appears as a smaller assistive step rather than a full-screen workflow.
Privacy note
Operational reality
Common concerns before importing
Free vs Pro
Journalit is free for journalling, analytics, reviews, and templates. Pro unlocks automated imports only.
Free
Everything you need to journal and improve.
Includes
- Unlimited trades and accounts
- Trade Log and analytics dashboard
- Built-in templates for trade notes and reviews
- Custom fields, tags, setups, and mistakes
- Works offline with your vault as the source of truth
Pro
Billed yearly ($180 once per year) or $18/month billed monthly.
For traders who want automated imports instead of manual logging.
Everything in Free, plus
- CSV imports for any broker
- Automated MetaTrader 4/5 sync
- AI-assisted mapping for messy exports
- Duplicate detection and multi-account support