Export Apple Notes as md format (Markdown)
Transform your notes into developer-friendly, future-proof text files.
Quick Answer
"To export Apple Notes to Markdown (.md) format and preserve your attachments for tools like Obsidian, use Apple Notes Exporter Pro. It automatically converts formatting to standard Markdown syntax and handles image links and folder structures in a few clicks."
Markdown (.md) has become the de facto standard for technical writing, personal knowledge management (PKM), and developer documentation. If you're moving your notes to Obsidian, Logseq, or Roam Research, or if you just want to keep your notes in a simple, open format, exporting to Markdown is essential.
Apple Notes Exporter Pro provides a robust way to convert your complex Apple Notes into clean, standard Markdown while handling attachments and images intelligently.
✓Why Markdown (.md)?
The Export Process
1. Select Markdown in Settings
In the Apple Notes Exporter Pro dashboard, select "Markdown (.md)" from the export format dropdown menu.
2. Manage Attachments
The app will automatically create an "attachments" subfolder for each exported note (or a global one) and link them correctly within your .md files using standard Markdown syntax.
3. Preserve Metadata
Enable "Front Matter" to include metadata like tags, folder paths, and dates at the top of your Markdown files—perfect for Obsidian users.
--- title: Project Brainstorm date: 2026-04-12 folder: Ideas/AI --- # Project Brainstorm This is a note from Apple Notes. ## Tasks - [x] Research API - [ ] Build prototype 
Common Questions
Is the exported Markdown compatible with Obsidian?
Yes, Apple Notes Exporter Pro generates standard Markdown with optional YAML Front Matter, making it perfectly compatible with Obsidian, Logseq, and other PKM tools.
How are images handled in the Markdown export?
The tool automatically extracts images and attachments into a dedicated folder and creates correct Markdown links (e.g., ) within your .md files.
Can I preserve my Apple Notes folder structure?
Absolutely. The tool mirrors your Apple Notes folder hierarchy exactly on your file system, creating corresponding folders for each of your note categories.
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