Convert React to Next.js in 8 Minutes

December 3, 2025 5 min watch

Step-by-step video showing how to migrate a React app to Next.js using ReactToNext.com. Upload your files, review the automatic transformations, and download a complete Next.js project.

What You'll Learn

This tutorial covers everything you need to know about migrating your React application to Next.js:

  • How to upload your React project files
  • Understanding the automatic transformation process
  • Reviewing changes in the side-by-side editor
  • Accepting or rejecting individual file transformations
  • Downloading your complete Next.js project
  • Understanding the migration guide and manual steps

Key Features Demonstrated

Automatic Transformations

See how ReactToNext.com automatically converts React Router components to Next.js routing, transforms environment variables, and updates import statements. The tool achieves 95% automation, saving hours of manual work.

Side-by-Side Code Review

Learn how to use the Monaco-powered code editor to review transformations. Compare your original React code against the converted Next.js code with syntax highlighting and file-by-file controls.

Project Structure Generation

Discover how the tool generates a complete Next.js project structure including pages, components, configuration files, and a detailed migration guide for any remaining manual steps.

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Common Questions Answered

Does it work with TypeScript?

Yes! The tool fully supports TypeScript projects and automatically generates the appropriate tsconfig.json for Next.js.

What about my CSS files?

All CSS files are preserved and automatically placed in the styles directory. The tool respects your existing styles instead of generating defaults.

How long does migration take?

Most projects are converted in under 10 minutes. A typical project with 96 files takes about 8 minutes to migrate, compared to 6-8 hours of manual work.

Next Steps

After watching the tutorial, head over to the tool and try converting your own React project. The process is straightforward, and you'll have a complete Next.js project ready to deploy in minutes.

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