Notion inline databases appear directly on a page, mixed with other content like text, images, and headings. This layout is useful for dashboards or reference lists where you want to see the database alongside context. However, you may need the database to occupy its own dedicated page for better focus, simpler sharing, or to use page-level features like comments and cover images. This article explains two methods to convert an inline database into a full-page database in Notion, covering both the drag-and-drop approach and the move-to-page option.
Key Takeaways: Converting an Inline Database to Full Page in Notion
- Drag the inline database title to the sidebar: Creates a new page while keeping the original database content intact.
- Select Move To and choose a location: Turns the inline database into a subpage of the current page or another page.
- Turn Into Page in the database menu: Converts the inline block into a full-page database instantly.
Understanding Inline Databases vs Full-Page Databases
An inline database is a database block placed on a page alongside other blocks. It appears as a table, board, list, calendar, or gallery view within the page content. A full-page database, by contrast, exists as its own page in the sidebar — it has a dedicated URL, supports page-level properties like cover image and icon, and can be shared individually. The data inside the database remains identical in both formats. The only difference is the layout and navigation context. You might want to convert an inline database to full page when the database becomes too large to manage inline, when you need to share it as a standalone page, or when you want to use page-level features like comments or page analytics.
Method 1: Drag the Inline Database Title to the Sidebar
This method is the fastest way to convert an inline database to a full page. It works on both the desktop app and the web version of Notion. The sidebar acts as a drop zone that creates a new top-level page from the database.
- Locate the inline database
Open the page that contains the inline database. Hover your mouse over the inline database block until you see the six-dot handle on the left side of the database title. - Click and hold the handle
Click the six-dot handle and keep the mouse button pressed. The database block will become slightly transparent. - Drag the handle to the sidebar
While holding the mouse button, drag the cursor to the left sidebar. A blue line will appear indicating where the page will be placed. Release the mouse button when the blue line is under the desired location. - Verify the new full-page database
The inline database disappears from the original page and appears as a new page in the sidebar. Click the new page to confirm it contains all database entries, views, and properties.
Method 2: Use the Move To Option
The Move To option converts the inline database into a subpage of the current page or another page. This method is ideal when you want to keep the database nested inside a parent page rather than making it a top-level page.
- Open the inline database menu
Hover over the inline database title. Click the three-dot icon that appears on the right side of the title bar. - Select Move To
From the dropdown menu, choose Move To. A dialog appears showing the page hierarchy of your workspace. - Choose the destination page
Navigate to the page where you want the database to become a subpage. You can also create a new page by clicking New Page at the bottom of the dialog. - Confirm the move
Click the Move button. The inline database is removed from the current page and placed as a full-page database under the selected parent page.
Method 3: Use the Turn Into Page Option
The Turn Into Page option converts the inline database block into a full-page database without moving it to a different location. The database becomes a page link on the original page.
- Open the database menu
Hover over the inline database title and click the three-dot icon on the right side of the title bar. - Select Turn Into Page
In the dropdown menu, click Turn Into Page. The inline database block is replaced with a page link that has the same name as the original database. - Open the new page
Click the page link to open the full-page database. All views, properties, and entries are preserved.
Common Issues When Converting Inline Databases
Dragging does not create a new page
If dragging the database to the sidebar does not work, ensure you are clicking the six-dot handle and not the database title text. Also, check that the sidebar is visible. If the sidebar is collapsed, expand it by clicking the hamburger menu icon in the top-left corner.
Move To option is grayed out
The Move To option is grayed out if you do not have edit permissions on the database or the destination page. Confirm that you are the owner or have full access to the workspace. If you are in a guest account, you may not be able to move databases.
Turn Into Page is missing from the menu
The Turn Into Page option only appears for inline database blocks that are placed directly on a page. If the database is inside a toggle, column, or another nested block, the option is hidden. Remove the database from the nested block first, then convert it.
Inline Database vs Full-Page Database: Key Differences
| Feature | Inline Database | Full-Page Database |
|---|---|---|
| Page location | Embedded within a parent page | Dedicated page in the sidebar |
| URL | No separate URL — part of the parent page | Own unique URL for sharing |
| Cover image and icon | Not available | Can add cover image and page icon |
| Comments | Comments are on the parent page only | Comments can be added to the database page |
| Page analytics | Not available | Page analytics track views and visitors |
| Drag to rearrange | Can be moved within the parent page | Can be reordered in the sidebar |
Converting an inline database to full page changes only the layout and navigation, not the underlying data. All entries, views, filters, sorts, and relations remain exactly as they were. Use the drag method for a quick top-level page, the Move To option for nesting under a parent page, or the Turn Into Page option to keep the database link on the original page while making it a full-page database. After conversion, you can add a cover image by clicking Add Cover in the top-right corner of the database page, and you can share the page individually using the Share button in the top-right corner.