From Jamboard To FigJam
For Those Who Procrastinate!
@LisaBerghoff
Once upon a time Google announced that Jamboard would be sunsetting in December of 2024. Many were sad, some were panicked, and others decided that December of 2024 was a long way away. For those of us who delay, no judgement here, there are simple instructions to follow to bring your (now view-only) Jamboards into FigJam. The immediacy is here and the time is now. Let's do this!
*If you prefer a quick video tutorial, scroll down to the bottom of this post. I've got a one minute video that shows you how to do the import from Jamboard to FigJam.
Even if you think you never used Jamboard, now is a good time to check.
Go to jamboard.google.com and take a look at what is in your account. All of your jams are now view-only and any work that is not exported before December 31st will be gone. While I am a fan of purging what you haven't used, at least go in there and take inventory of what you have.
1. Log In To Figma.com
Figjam is owned by a company called Figma. Go ahead and log in or create an account using your school Google credentials at figma.com. There, you will see that FigJam is an interactive collaborative whiteboard tool. There are a bunch of great templates there but don't get distracted. You are here with a purpose. Import now, play around later.
2. Click Where It Says Create New And Select Import
It's in the upper right corner. When you click on the Create New button, a dropdown window opens and Import is listed there.
3. Select Add Jamboard Files
You also have the ability to import images and files from other collaborative tools like Lucid and Miro.
4. Click Connect Google Drive To FigJam
I know, this is obvious, but it took us a whole year to bother to do it so I'm not taking any chances.
Want to take all of them? Hold down the shift key and select them all.
When you select them, you will see the import progress. A purple pencil icon will indicate that each of your files has been imported. You can continue working while this is happening by opening a new tab. Leave the one that is working on the import alone.
6. Move To Project
You have the ability to move those files into an existing "project". This is a good idea. It will take them out of the drafts folder and make them usable. It will also be easier to find them later. Depending on how many files you have, this might take some time. I moved 19 files and it took several minutes. I began to panic because it seemed like it was taking so long.
Don't panic, just let it do its thing.
You Did It!
Now you can finish out 2024 knowing that when Jamboard takes its last breath, you have your files safe and secure. If you're like me, this is also the time when we swear we aren't going to wait to the last minute in the future.
But we probably will.
Like a quick video tutorial? Here is a 1 minute video showing you how to import your Jamboard files to FigJam. Enjoy!
Want some help using FigJam? Or do you need an emotional support human to help you move your files over?
I'm here for you. Feel free to reach out.
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