Letterboxd
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Keeping track of your movie watchlists across various platforms can be time-consuming, but SIMKL offers an easy and efficient solution to clone your custom lists from Letterboxd.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive way to track and manage your entertainment preferences—including TV shows and anime—SIMKL is your perfect companion.
With just a few steps, you can seamlessly import your curated movie lists into SIMKL for centralized management. Here’s how to get start
Cloning any Letterboxd lists to SIMKL opens up new possibilities for managing and enjoying your entertainment in one place:
All-in-One Media Hub: SIMKL supports not just movies but also TV shows and anime, offering a centralized solution for all your watchlists.
Ease of Use: Save time and effort by eliminating the need to maintain multiple platforms.
Follow these steps to easily import your custom Letterboxd lists to SIMKL:
Log into Your SIMKL Account: Start by signing into your SIMKL account. If you’re new to SIMKL, creating an account is fast and free at SIMKL.
Visit the Letterboxd List You Want to Clone: Open the specific custom list on Letterboxd that you wish to import to SIMKL. Ensure that the list is public and accessible.
Copy the List URL: Copy the URL of the Letterboxd list you want to clone, directly from your browser’s address bar. Ensure that the list is public and accessible.
Go to SIMKL’s Import Section: Navigate to the Import area on SIMKL's Custom List.
Paste the URL: In the provided field, paste the URL of your Letterboxd list.
Let SIMKL Handle the Import: SIMKL’s intelligent import tool will automatically detect and transfer all movies from your Letterboxd list into your SIMKL account.
Review Your List: Once the import is complete, review the cloned list on SIMKL to ensure all movies have been accurately transferred.
Important Note About Mixed Lists
While Letterboxd is primarily a platform for tracking films, many users create lists that include anime titles or even TV shows. SIMKL’s import system can identify and categorize these mixed entries, ensuring they are accurately organized within the correct categories (Movies, TV Shows, or Anime). This makes SIMKL the ideal platform for managing diverse entertainment lists.
Streamlined Process: Forget manual exports and uploads—SIMKL simplifies the entire transfer with just a URL.
Enhanced Data Mapping: Titles are cross-referenced with SIMKL’s extensive database for accuracy.
Comprehensive Tracking: Manage movies, TV shows, and anime all from one dashboard.
Clean Up Your Letterboxd Lists: Before importing, remove any duplicate or irrelevant entries.
Public Lists Are Key: Ensure the visibility of your Letterboxd list is set to public.
Enrich Your Lists: After importing, use SIMKL’s features to add tags, notes, and categories for better organization.
Migrating your Letterboxd lists to SIMKL is more than just a transfer—it’s a step toward better organization and discoverability. Whether it’s movies, TV shows, or anime, SIMKL lets you manage all your entertainment preferences from one platform.
