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Open Apple Notes on Windows

Apple Notes doesn't exist on Windows. Export your notes to PDF, HTML or Markdown on your Mac, and access every note on your Windows PC — without any Apple software installed.

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The options

Three ways to access Apple Notes on Windows

Depending on your use case — switching entirely, working across both systems, or just archiving — a different export format will suit you best.

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PDF — open anywhere

PDF files open natively in Microsoft Edge, Adobe Reader, or any PDF viewer on Windows. No setup, no conversion needed.

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HTML — in your browser

HTML files open in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on Windows. Your notes are readable and searchable immediately.

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Markdown — in Obsidian or Notion

If you're moving to a note app that runs on Windows, Markdown export gives you editable files compatible with Obsidian, Notion, Typora and more.

Step by step

How to transfer Apple Notes to a Windows PC

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Export on your Mac

Use Apple Notes Exporter on your Mac to export your notes to PDF or HTML. Select all folders for a complete export.

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Transfer to your Windows PC

Copy the exported files to a USB drive, upload them to OneDrive or Google Drive, or share them via a network folder. They'll sync automatically on your PC.

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Open on Windows

PDF files open in Microsoft Edge out of the box. HTML files open in any browser. Markdown files open in Obsidian, VS Code, or Notepad++.

FAQ

Apple Notes on Windows — common questions

No. Apple does not offer an Apple Notes app for Windows. The only way to access your notes on a Windows PC is through iCloud.com in a browser (limited functionality) or by exporting them to a portable format like PDF or HTML.
You can access a limited version of Apple Notes via iCloud.com in your Windows browser. However, this requires an internet connection and the experience is read-only with limited editing. Exporting gives you offline, fully functional files.
Obsidian, Notion, and OneNote are the most popular alternatives on Windows. Obsidian works directly with Markdown files. Notion allows Markdown import. OneNote has its own format but you can copy content from HTML exports easily.
No, Apple Notes Exporter runs on macOS only — because Apple Notes itself only exists on Mac and iOS. You run the export on your Mac, then transfer the resulting files to your Windows PC.

Access your notes on any device

Export once on Mac. Open anywhere — Windows, Android, or any browser.

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