NotesExport Pro

NotesExport Pro is a macOS utility for exporting Apple Notes into durable files such as Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX, RTFD, TextBundle, TextPack, TXT, JSON, and NDJSON while preserving folders, timestamps, and supported attachments.

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Version 1.2 for macOS

Apple Notes export, rebuilt for real archives

Export Apple Notes without flattening your archive.

NotesExport Pro turns Apple Notes into durable files you can keep, search, migrate, publish, or process outside Notes. The 1.2 update adds a Notes-style hierarchy, account-wide sources, individual note selection, iCloud sync guidance, and ten export formats for both human reading and automation.

macOS 12+ 10 formats Folder hierarchy Single-note export No tracking
NotesExport Pro welcome screen with Select Notebooks action
NotesExport Pro notebook selection hierarchy with demo folders
10 formats Markdown, HTML, PDF, RTFD, TextBundle, TextPack, DOCX, TXT, JSON, and NDJSON.
Folders + notes Select account-wide sources, nested folders, parent folders, or individual notes.
Local export Notes access is user-triggered and exports are saved to a folder you choose.
iCloud-aware The app warns when local Notes sync may limit counts, notes, or attachments.

What changed in 1.2.

The selection flow is now built around the way Apple Notes actually stores notebooks: accounts, empty parent folders, nested folders, and individual notes all have a clear place.

Notes-style hierarchy

iCloud, On My Mac, empty parent folders, and nested folders are shown as a tree instead of a flat list.

Parent folders stay understandable

Select a parent folder as one source while child rows show inherited coverage. The UI no longer mutates every child into a separate explicit selection.

Individual note export

Open a folder's note list and export one note, a few notes, or a mixed selection of folders and single notes.

The full flow, with demo data.

These screenshots use the real app interface with sanitized demo content, so no private notebook names, note titles, or folder structures are shown.

Pick the output that fits the next step.

NotesExport Pro is not only a backup tool. It is useful when you want Apple Notes content to live in another system, appear in a document workflow, or become structured data for automation.

  • Keep original creation and modification timestamps when exporting.
  • Save supported attachments next to exported notes.
  • Create account and notebook folders so exports stay navigable.
  • Avoid overwriting files when notes share the same title.
NotesExport Pro export settings with multiple output formats

Ten export formats.

Choose readable documents, app-friendly packages, or structured data depending on where your notes are going next.

MarkdownPlain text archives, Obsidian, docs, static sites.
HTMLBrowser-readable notes with metadata and styling.
PDFRead-only files for sharing, printing, and Quick Look.
RTFDRich text packages for Apple-native document workflows.
TextBundleMarkdown plus assets in one folder-style package.
TextPackA zipped TextBundle-style file for portability.
DOCXWord-compatible documents for office workflows.
TXTClean plain text for minimal long-term storage.
JSONStructured note records for migration and tools.
NDJSONLine-based JSON for command-line processing.

Built for people leaving notes better than they found them.

NotesExport Pro is for writers, researchers, students, operators, builders, and anyone who has years of Apple Notes that should not be trapped in one app forever. It is designed for common Apple Notes export workflows: backing up notes before a cleanup, moving Apple Notes to Markdown, sharing notes as PDF or DOCX, and preparing structured JSON or NDJSON for automation.

Apple Notes backup before a cleanup

Create readable local copies before reorganizing, deleting, or moving large Notes libraries.

Apple Notes to Markdown for knowledge bases

Export Markdown, TextBundle, or structured JSON for tools like Obsidian, static sites, and custom scripts.

Apple Notes to PDF, HTML, DOCX, or RTFD

Use PDF, HTML, RTFD, DOCX, or TXT when the recipient does not need Apple Notes.

Does NotesExport Pro upload my notes?

No. NotesExport Pro reads selected Apple Notes data on your Mac and writes export files to a folder you choose. It does not use a developer server, analytics SDK, advertising SDK, or account system.

Why can an iCloud export be incomplete?

NotesExport Pro can export the notes and attachments that Apple Notes has already synced to this Mac. If iCloud is still downloading content, counts, notes, or attachments may be incomplete until Notes.app finishes syncing locally.

Can I export a parent folder without selecting every child row?

Yes. Parent folders are selectable sources. Child folders and notes can show inherited coverage without becoming separate explicit selections, keeping the hierarchy easier to reason about.

Can I export one note instead of a whole notebook?

Yes. Open a folder's note list from the selection screen, choose individual notes, and export them alongside or instead of folder-level selections.

Compatibility and product facts.

These details are included here so people and search engines can understand exactly what the Mac App Store listing provides.

App nameNotesExport Pro, also searchable as Notes Export Pro and NotesExporter.
PlatformmacOS 12.0 or later, distributed through the Mac App Store.
App Store ID6757329761, bundle identifier com.tom.NotesExporter.
PriceUSD 5.99 where available on the App Store.
PrivacyLocal export, no developer account, no analytics, no tracking, and no developer server for note content.
Best fitApple Notes backup, Markdown migration, PDF sharing, DOCX handoff, and JSON automation.

Local-first by design.

NotesExport Pro asks macOS for permission to read Notes only when you start an export flow. Export files stay in the folder you choose. The app does not collect your notes, attachment contents, searches, or usage analytics.