Import & Export
Open Note supports importing and exporting a variety of document formats, helping you seamlessly migrate and manage your knowledge.
Document Import
Supported Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
.txt | Plain text files |
.md | Markdown files |
.pdf | PDF documents |
.docx | Word documents |
.pptx | PowerPoint presentations |
How to Import
- Menu import: Click the new note entry and choose "File Import"
- Drag & drop: Drag files directly into the app window
- Keyboard shortcut: Press
Cmd/Ctrl+Oto open the file picker
After importing, Open Note automatically parses the document content and converts it into a note, preserving heading hierarchy and body structure.
Note Export
Supported Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
.txt | Export as plain text |
.md | Export as a Markdown source file |
.pdf | Export as a PDF document with rendered Markdown |
How to Export
- Open the note you want to export
- Choose "Export" from the note menu
- Select the target format (TXT / MD / PDF)
- Choose a save location to finish
When exporting to PDF, the Markdown content is fully rendered (headings, lists, tables, code highlighting, etc.), producing a well-formatted PDF document suitable for printing and sharing.
FAQ
Is the formatting preserved when importing PDF / Word / PPT files?
During import, the text content and heading structure of the document are extracted and converted into a Markdown-formatted note for easier editing and management.
Does the exported PDF support Chinese?
Yes, Chinese content renders correctly in exported PDFs.