Move a Solo site to Carrd
Last checked: 2026-10-18
Carrd cannot import the tool's HTML ZIP. You rebuild in Carrd's editor. Downloaded Carrd source cannot be uploaded back either. (Downloading a site)
Need the HTML online as-is? Host it on Cloudflare Pages or Netlify.
Start from the tool ZIP
- Unzip
website-ready-to-host.zip. Stop whenindex.htmlsits next toimages/(andassets/if styles were saved). - Open each HTML page in a browser. In Carrd: Add Element → Text, then paste the copy. (Basics)
- Upload files from
images/. For a full-page photo: Background → Style Image → Upload. (Background image) - Keep
private-form-data-do-not-upload.zipoff the web. Old messages are incontact_form_submissions.csvandnewsletter_submissions.csv.
Do not paste the whole index.html into an Embed. Embeds need Pro Standard and are for snippets, not a full site. (Embedding custom code)
What carries over / what doesn't
| Pages | Rebuild. Nested HTML files (about/index.html) become extra Carrd sections or sites, not an import. |
| Text | Copy-paste into Text elements. |
| Images | Reuse files in images/. Upload them; don't leave Solo URLs. |
| Styles / fonts | Do not carry over. assets/_next/ CSS and fonts stay in the ZIP. |
| Forms | Do not work. The tool strips Solo scripts. Carrd contact forms need Pro Standard. Use an email link on Basic. (Contact form) |
| Form submissions | Not on the Carrd site. CSV rows in the private ZIP only. |
Custom domain
If you bought the domain through Solo Domains (not IONOS), move it to Name.com first. (Solo Shutdown FAQ)
Carrd custom domains need Pro Standard or higher. On that plan: Publish → Publish to a custom domain, then add the A and CNAME records Carrd shows at your registrar. Free sites stay on a .carrd.co URL. (Custom domain · Plans)
FAQ
Can Carrd import the Solo HTML ZIP?
No. Carrd does not document an HTML or ZIP import. Downloaded Carrd source cannot be uploaded back. Rebuild with Text elements and uploaded pictures.
What can I reuse from the tool ZIP?
Text from the HTML pages, and picture files in images/. assets/ CSS and fonts do not import. Form submissions stay in the private CSV ZIP.
Can I use my own domain on Carrd's free plan?
No. Custom domains require Pro Standard or higher. Free Carrd sites publish to a .carrd.co URL.
What happens to my export when I use the free tool?
Your export stays in your browser. Public images and styles are downloaded through our server. We count anonymous page visits.
Sources
All fetched 2026-10-18.
- Carrd: Downloading a site · Basics · Background image · Embedding custom code · Contact form · Custom domain · Plans
- Solo: Solo Shutdown FAQ
- Tool: Site Export Rescue · Export guide
Not affiliated with Mozilla, Solo or Carrd.
Your export stays in your browser. Public images and styles are downloaded through our server. We count anonymous page visits.