Obsidian to Notes

Product Introduction

1. Obsidian to Notes is a macOS application designed to transfer entire Obsidian vaults into Apple Notes while maintaining original formatting, folder hierarchies, and embedded content such as images, tables, and links.
2. The core value lies in its ability to automate complex migrations with 100% offline processing, ensuring data privacy and eliminating manual reformatting or structural adjustments required by other tools.

Main Features

1. The app preserves Obsidian’s folder structure by replicating it exactly in Apple Notes, including nested directories and organizational logic, while converting markdown files into native Apple Notes entries.
2. All text formatting elements—bold, italic, strikethrough, highlights, bulleted/numbered lists, code blocks (rendered as monospace), and markdown headings (converted to bold titles)—are retained during conversion.
3. Attachments like images and PDFs are embedded directly into notes, with images displayed inline and PDFs added as downloadable files, while internal links between notes are converted into clickable Apple Notes links after optional Full Disk Access authorization.

Problems Solved

1. The tool eliminates the tedious manual process of copying Obsidian content into Apple Notes, which typically results in broken links, lost formatting, or disorganized folder structures.
2. It targets users transitioning from Obsidian’s markdown-based system to Apple Notes’ visual interface, particularly those prioritizing ease of use, privacy, and seamless integration with macOS ecosystems.
3. Typical scenarios include migrating large vaults with hundreds of notes, preserving academic or project documentation with complex internal references, or securely transferring sensitive data without cloud-based tools.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike generic markdown converters, Obsidian to Notes specifically optimizes for Apple Notes’ limitations, such as converting tables into native table formats and adapting unsupported markdown syntax into visually equivalent elements.
2. The app introduces optional Full Disk Access integration to enable functional internal links between Apple Notes entries, a feature absent in competing tools that leave links as non-interactive text.
3. Competitive advantages include a one-time purchase model ($14), no subscription fees, offline-only processing for maximum privacy, and compatibility with macOS 11 and newer versions without requiring Obsidian installation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Do I need to have Obsidian installed to use this app? No, the app operates independently by directly processing your Obsidian vault folder containing .md files, eliminating the need for Obsidian to be installed on your Mac.
2. Why does the app require Full Disk Access for internal links? Full Disk Access allows the app to retrieve Apple Notes’ internal IDs after creation, enabling clickable links between notes; this is optional, and all other features work without this permission.
3. Is my data uploaded to external servers during conversion? No, the entire conversion process occurs locally on your device, ensuring no notes, attachments, or metadata are transmitted over the internet or stored externally.
4. What macOS versions are supported? The app requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later, leveraging native frameworks for Apple Notes integration and security protocols.
5. Can I reuse my license on multiple devices? Each license is valid for a single Mac indefinitely, including updates and reinstalls, but cannot be shared across multiple machines simultaneously.