Single Import

Single import lets you bring an individual course into Slate from a SCORM package. Both Rise exports and previously exported Slate courses are supported.

How to import

From your dashboard, click Import
Upload a .zip file (the SCORM package exported from Rise or Slate)
Slate automatically detects the source format and parses the package — no media is uploaded yet
Review the course preview, including section/lesson/block counts and any warnings
Click Import Course to upload media and add the course to your library

Importing Rise courses

When you import a Rise SCORM export, Slate converts the content into native Slate blocks. The course structure (sections, lessons, and block order) is preserved.

What gets imported

Course structure - sections and lessons maintain their original organization
Text content - paragraphs, headings, lists, bold, italic, and links
Images - uploaded and stored in your Slate media library
Video - YouTube and Vimeo embeds are preserved
Audio - audio files are extracted and uploaded
Accordions - converted directly to Slate accordion blocks
Tabs - converted directly to Slate tab blocks
Flashcards - converted to Slate flip card blocks
Buttons - button text and links preserved
Knowledge checks - multiple choice, multiple response, and fill-in-the-blank questions with feedback
Quiz lessons - all question types including true/false
Labeled graphics - hotspot positions, labels, and descriptions preserved
Attachments - downloadable files extracted and uploaded
Notes - converted to Slate note blocks
Dividers - spacing and line dividers
Galleries - converted to layout blocks

Smart conversions

Slate applies intelligent transformations during import:

Bold standalone paragraphs are promoted to proper headings
Button stacks are converted to multi-column layouts
Video caption files (VTT/SRT) are detected and mapped to transcript fields
Empty blocks are automatically skipped
Rise font styles are stripped so your Slate theme applies consistently

Partially supported blocks

Some Rise block types are converted with minor data loss:

Rise block	Slate conversion	What changes
Process	Accordion	Step progression visual is replaced with expandable panels
Timeline	Accordion	Date markers and timeline visual are replaced with expandable panels
Scenario	Accordion	Dialogue content preserved, but branching logic and character visuals are lost
Button stack	Layout (2-column)	Stack styling is replaced with a column layout
Numbered divider	Divider	Number labels are removed
Continue	Divider	Navigation gate behavior is removed

Unsupported blocks

The following Rise block types cannot be converted and are skipped during import. A warning is displayed for each skipped block:

Sorting activities
Matching activities
Charts (bar, line, pie)
Custom HTML blocks
Draw from Question Bank

Settings preserved

Restricted navigation - if your Rise course uses restricted navigation, Slate enables locked navigation on the imported course
Theme color - the Rise course accent color is extracted and applied
Course logo - extracted and uploaded to your media library

Importing Slate courses

Previously exported Slate courses can be re-imported for continued editing. All export formats are supported: SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI, cmi5, and HTML.

Re-importing a Slate course preserves:

Full course structure (sections, lessons, blocks)
All media files (re-uploaded to your library)
Custom fonts
Block settings and configurations

Automatic tagging

Imported courses are automatically tagged based on their source format: slate-import for Slate exports and rise-import for Rise exports. These tags help you filter imported courses on the dashboard. You can remove them like any other tag if you prefer.

Media handling by plan

During import, media files are uploaded to your Slate media library based on your subscription:

Media type	Free	Standard / Pro
Images	Uploaded	Uploaded
Videos	Skipped (add a link after import)	Uploaded (up to 250 MB each)
Documents	Skipped (add a link after import)	Uploaded

When a video or document is skipped, the block is kept in your course with an empty source — you can paste an external link (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.) in the editor afterward.

Videos larger than 250 MB are skipped on all plans with a warning.

Free plan import limit

Free accounts can import up to 5 courses. A counter shows your remaining imports in the upload area. When you reach the limit, an upgrade prompt appears. Paid plans and team members have unlimited imports.

Requirements

A Slate account (Free, Standard, or Pro)
A valid .zip export file from Rise or Slate