Importing Songs from EasyWorship

Migrating from EasyWorship

If you've been using EasyWorship and want to switch to WayPresenter, you don't have to start your song library from scratch. WayPresenter includes a dedicated import tool that brings over your songs, lyrics, and metadata.

Before You Begin

1. Make sure you know where your EasyWorship database is stored
2. Back up your EasyWorship data as a precaution
3. Have WayPresenter installed and open

The default EasyWorship database location varies by version, but it's typically in your Documents folder or the EasyWorship application data directory.

Step-by-Step Import

1. In WayPresenter, go to File > Import > EasyWorship
2. Click Browse and locate your EasyWorship database file
3. WayPresenter will scan the database and show a preview of found songs
4. Review the list — you can select all or choose specific songs
5. Click Import Selected to begin the transfer

The import process typically takes under a minute, even for large libraries with hundreds of songs.

What Gets Imported

WayPresenter transfers the following data from EasyWorship:

• Song titles and authors
• Complete lyrics with verse/chorus structure
• Copyright information
• CCLI numbers (if available)
• Song categories/tags

After Import

Once your songs are imported, take a few minutes to:

• Spot-check a handful of songs to verify lyrics are correct
• Review section formatting (Verse, Chorus, Bridge labels)
• Add any missing tags or categories
• Remove any duplicates if you imported from multiple sources

Troubleshooting

If the import doesn't find your database, try these steps:

1. Make sure EasyWorship isn't running during import
2. Check that you're selecting the correct database file (not a backup)
3. Try running WayPresenter as administrator (Windows)
4. If problems persist, export songs from EasyWorship as text files and use WayPresenter's text import instead