How to import saved titles from other sites before canceling streaming

Prepare saved titles before canceling a streaming service and see how Watcharr accepts a public IMDb watchlist or list.

By VLClean · 2026-11-12

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Start by checking how the original site lets you access your saved titles, then choose a destination and compare what it accepts. Keep a separate copy while checking the transfer. For a public IMDb list, Watcharr gives you a link for Radarr with the movies and a link for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1]

Option	Transfer route	Things to check
Watcharr	Paste a public IMDb list to get a movie link for Radarr and a show link for Sonarr. ^[1]	Confirm that a public IMDb list is the intended starting point and Radarr and Sonarr are the intended destinations.
Manual title transfer	Use a reference copy as a checklist while following the destination's instructions.	Check title names, release years, and how uncertain matches will be recorded.
Export file review	Compare any source export with the destination's documented import requirements.	Check compatibility before editing a copy of the exported file.

What you need before you start

Decide where the saved titles should go before choosing an import method. Keeping a reference list and sending titles to Radarr or Sonarr are different goals. Write down whether the aim is to remember titles, organize future viewing, or pass a selected list to another program.

Check the original site's account pages for ways to view, copy, or export saved titles. Check whether account access changes after cancellation, and save anything needed before making that change. Keep title names and any available release years together so similarly named movies or shows are easier to distinguish.

Prepare the destination before moving the list. Read its import instructions and compare the accepted information with what the original site provides. If the formats differ, decide whether a manual transfer is practical before spending time changing a file.

For the Watcharr route, have a public IMDb watchlist or list ready; Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, phone site, or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1] Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into a movie link for Radarr and a show link for Sonarr. ^[1] Choose that route when those are the destinations wanted.

Step by step

Find the saved titles at the source. Open the relevant account and locate the list intended for transfer. Check whether separate lists need separate attention. Read the site's instructions for accessing saved information, especially if cancellation is already planned. Do this while the titles can still be reviewed against the original account.

Keep a reference copy. Use whatever copying or export method the source documents. Preserve the original wording where possible, including release years and whether an entry is a movie or show. Keep this reference separate from the working copy so corrections do not erase the information needed to check the result.

Choose the destination and transfer method. Compare the destination's documented import choices with the information available from the source. If there is no confirmed match, consider copying titles manually instead of assuming that a file or list address will be accepted. Choose based on the actual instructions for both ends of the transfer.

Decide which titles should move. Review the saved list before importing it. Remove entries no longer wanted from the working copy, while retaining the original reference. Decide how to handle movies and shows with similar names, remakes, and entries whose release year is unclear. Leave uncertain titles aside for a separate check.

Try the chosen method with a small selection. Follow the destination's instructions and inspect the result before continuing. Check that the correct title was selected, that movies and shows went where intended, and that any information needed for later review remains understandable. Resolve mismatches before applying the same process to the remaining titles.

Compare the finished result with the reference. Look for missing entries, repeated titles, and incorrect matches. Record anything left unresolved rather than treating the transfer as complete automatically. If the destination can trigger further actions, review those settings before continuing. Finish by keeping the reference somewhere accessible after cancellation, along with a short note explaining any titles that still need attention.

Tools that can do it: Watcharr and manual methods

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site.

Watcharr with a public IMDb list. You paste a public IMDb list and get a link for Radarr with the movies and a link for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1] The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1]

Watcharr leaves out shows it cannot match and tells you which ones it skipped. ^[1] If you sign in, Watcharr checks your list again about every 15 minutes and warns you if it cannot load the list three times in a row. ^[1] If Watcharr cannot load the list, its links still provide the last successfully loaded version. ^[1]

Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into a shared movie link and show link for the household, with repeated titles included only once. ^[1] Before combining household choices, agree which lists should contribute and who will review the result.

Manual title transfer. Treat a reference copy as a checklist and look up the destination's instructions for adding entries individually. Compare names and release years as the work proceeds. Keep uncertain matches separate so they can be reviewed without interrupting the rest of the transfer. This method can also serve as a fallback when an automatic import has not been confirmed.

Export file review. Check whether the source offers an export and whether the destination documents a compatible import. Compare their instructions before changing the file. Keep the original export untouched and work from a copy if changes are needed.

Before choosing a method, check how it handles title matching, updates, and the way saved titles move into the intended destination.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid canceling first and checking saved titles afterward. Find out what access will remain, and keep the reference needed to finish the transfer before changing the account.

Avoid choosing a method without checking how it fits the intended destination. A list for remembering future viewing has different requirements from a list that sends titles to Radarr or Sonarr. Decide which result is wanted before comparing import instructions.

Avoid treating a familiar title name as enough to confirm a match. Compare release years and whether the entry is a movie or show whenever that information is available. Keep unresolved entries visible instead of silently dropping them from the working list.

Avoid forgetting to review the result after setup. Compare it with the saved reference and record corrections while the original context is still clear.

Things to check before you choose

Does the source provide the saved information in a usable form? Does the destination accept that form? What happens to entries that cannot be matched? Who reviews changes to a household list? What information does the chosen method ask for, and what access does it use?

Frequently asked questions

Can Watcharr import a public IMDb watchlist?

Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, phone site, or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1] You paste the list and get a movie link for Radarr and a show link for Sonarr. ^[1] Before choosing this route, decide whether those destinations match the intended use of the saved titles.

Does Watcharr require an account or installation?

The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] If you sign in, Watcharr checks your list again about every 15 minutes and warns you if it cannot load the list three times in a row. ^[1] Decide whether an initial transfer or continued list updates are needed before choosing a transfer method.

How does Watcharr handle shows it cannot match?

Watcharr leaves out shows it cannot match and tells you which ones it skipped. ^[1] Keep the original saved-title reference copy available while reviewing the result. Check unresolved entries individually and record what still needs attention before considering the transfer completely finished.

Can Watcharr combine IMDb lists for a household?

Signed-in Watcharr users can combine several IMDb lists into a shared Radarr link and Sonarr link for the household, and a title appearing on multiple lists is included only once. ^[1] Agree which lists should contribute before combining household choices, and decide who will review the resulting selection.

What happens when Watcharr cannot read an IMDb list?

If Watcharr cannot load the list, its links still provide the last successfully loaded version. ^[1] Signed-in users receive a warning when a list fails three reads in a row. ^[1] Keep a reference copy of the intended titles so the result can be checked whenever a transfer or update needs review.

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. ^[1]

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Sources

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