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Transfer Apple Notes to Android

Switching to Android — Samsung, Pixel, or any other device? Export all your Apple Notes to PDF, HTML or Markdown before you go. Your notes will be readable on your new phone from day one.

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The problem

Apple Notes doesn't exist on Android

Apple Notes is only available on Apple devices. If you switch to Android, you lose access to all your notes unless you export them first. Apple Notes Exporter solves this by converting your notes into formats that open anywhere.

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Works on all Android devices

Exported PDF and HTML files open natively on Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and every Android device without any special app.

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Import into Android note apps

Use Markdown export to import your notes into Google Keep, Samsung Notes, Obsidian for Android, or any Markdown-compatible app.

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Upload to Google Drive

Upload your exported files to Google Drive on your Mac. They'll be immediately accessible on your new Android phone.

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Nothing uploaded during export

The export runs entirely on your Mac. Your notes are never sent to any server — only you decide where the files go afterwards.

Step by step

How to move Apple Notes to Android

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Export your notes on your Mac

Download Apple Notes Exporter and export your entire library to PDF, HTML, or Markdown. Choose the format that matches your target Android app.

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Upload to Google Drive or transfer via cable

Upload the exported files to Google Drive so they sync to your Android phone, or transfer them directly via USB cable.

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Open on your Android device

PDF files open in any Android PDF viewer. HTML files open in Chrome or any browser. Markdown files can be opened in Obsidian, Markor, or similar apps.

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Import into your new note app

If you're moving to Google Keep, Samsung Notes or Notion, use the Markdown export for the cleanest import experience.

FAQ

Apple Notes to Android — common questions

No. Apple Notes is only available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There is no official Apple Notes app for Android. That's why exporting your notes before switching is essential.
For the broadest compatibility, PDF is the easiest — every Android device can open PDFs. For active use and editing on Android, Markdown works best when paired with an app like Obsidian or Markor.
Yes. The exported files (PDF, HTML, Markdown) are standard formats that open on any Samsung device. You can also import Markdown files into Samsung Notes if you prefer staying in that app.
You can access iCloud.com in a browser on Android, and your notes are viewable there. However, the experience is limited and you can't edit comfortably. Exporting gives you proper local files that work in any app.

Don't leave your notes behind

Export before you switch. Free, open-source, takes a minute.

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