Import Letterboxd Into Refract: Films, Ratings, Reviews, Watchlist

Letterboxd lets you export everything in one ZIP from its settings, and Refract reads that file as is: watched films with their dates, ratings, reviews, your watchlist and, if you want, your lists recreated as Refract lists. The export takes a minute; the import runs in the background.

Step 1: get your Letterboxd export

You will end up with: letterboxd-[username]-[date].zip.

1. In a browser, sign in to letterboxd.com and open Settings.
2. Open the Data tab (or "Import & Export") and tap "Export your data".
3. Confirm with "Export Data" in the popup; the ZIP downloads to your device.
4. Transfer it to the phone where Refract is installed if you exported from a computer.

Step 2: import it into Refract

1. Install Refract on iOS or Android (links at the bottom of this page) and sign in.
2. Open Settings → Import → Letterboxd and pick the file.
3. Review the preview: it shows what the file contains, category by category, and lets you untick anything you do not want.
4. Start the import. It runs in the background with a progress bar; you can leave the app.
5. Read the completion summary. Check the completion screen for the import's undo option and its scope.

What comes across

• Watched films with the day you watched them (diary entries) and rewatches.
• Ratings, converted from Letterboxd's half-stars to Refract's scale.
• Reviews, with their original dates.
• Your watchlist, as plan-to-watch.
• Your Letterboxd lists, recreated as native Refract lists with their items and notes, if you enable that option.

What does not, or only partly

• Letterboxd is films only, so nothing about TV shows comes from this file; use the Trakt, Simkl, Netflix or TV Time guides for those.
• Likes on other people's reviews, followers and comments do not come across.

Frequently asked questions

Do my Letterboxd reviews stay private?

Reviews are imported as Refract reviews on your profile. Profiles are private by default; make yours public when you want them visible.

Will the import overwrite what I already have in Refract?

Imports merge data into your library. Review the source-specific preview and completion summary to see what is included.

Is importing free?

Yes. Imports, like the rest of the tracker, are free with no ads and no paywall. Refract Pro is optional cosmetic supporter tiers only.

Can I undo this import?

Check the completion screen for the import's undo option and its scope.

Related

• All import guides
• Letterboxd alternative that also tracks TV and anime
• Refract vs Letterboxd
• Best cross-media trackers in 2026