How to Migrate Apple Notes to Obsidian on Mac
Move your notes into a Markdown-based knowledge base without rebuilding everything by hand.
Quick Answer
To migrate Apple Notes to Obsidian, export your Apple Notes as Markdown with Apple Notes Exporter Pro, include attachments, then move the generated .md files and attachment folders into your Obsidian vault.
Obsidian runs on local Markdown files, backlinks, and long-term ownership of what you write. Apple Notes is great for quick capture, but it starts to feel limiting once you want a portable knowledge base.
A clean Markdown export is the bridge between the two. Apple Notes Exporter Pro keeps your folders, images, and note content intact, so migrating is practical rather than a manual slog.
Why migrate with Markdown?
Apple Notes to Obsidian migration steps
1. Create or open your Obsidian vault
Pick where the exported Markdown files should land before you begin the migration.
2. Export Apple Notes as Markdown
In Apple Notes Exporter Pro, choose Markdown (.md) and turn on attachments plus optional metadata.
3. Move files into your vault
Drop the exported folders and attachments into your Obsidian vault folder.
4. Check links and attachments
Open Obsidian and confirm that images, PDFs, and nested folders all show up the way you expect.
Common Questions
Can I migrate Apple Notes to Obsidian on Mac?
Yes. Export Apple Notes to Markdown with Apple Notes Exporter Pro, then drop the generated .md files and attachments into your Obsidian vault.
Will Apple Notes images work in Obsidian?
They can. Apple Notes Exporter Pro pulls images and attachments into folders and writes Markdown links that Obsidian reads.
Can I keep Apple Notes folders when moving to Obsidian?
Yes. Export by folder and that structure maps cleanly into an Obsidian vault.
Move Your Notes Into Markdown
Export Apple Notes into an Obsidian-ready structure with attachments and folders kept in place.