Export Apple Notes as JSON
Structured data for developers, automation, and deep analysis.
Quick Answer
"To export Apple Notes as structured JSON data for development or analysis, use **Apple Notes Exporter Pro**. It provides a clean, machine-readable extraction of your entire notes library, including metadata and folder hierarchies, processed entirely locally on your Mac."
If you're a developer or a power user, your notes are data. Exporting to JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) allows you to programmatically access everything: note content, creation dates, modification history, folder paths, and even attachment metadata.
Apple Notes Exporter Pro provides a clean, schema-consistent JSON export that's ready for any script or database import.
{
"title": "Meeting with Client",
"content": "Discussed Q3 results...",
"created_at": "2026-03-10T14:30:00Z",
"updated_at": "2026-04-12T10:00:00Z",
"folder": "Work/Clients",
"attachments_count": 2
}Common Questions
What information is included in the JSON export?
The JSON export includes note titles, body content, creation and modification timestamps, folder paths, and metadata about attachments.
Is the JSON format suitable for database migration?
Yes, the structured nature of JSON makes it ideal for importing your Apple Notes data into SQL or NoSQL databases, or custom knowledge management systems.
Can I use the JSON export to build a custom interface?
Absolutely. Developers can use the exported JSON files to build custom web views, mobile apps, or personal search engines powered by their own notes.