Free Open Source

iCloud Notes Exporter

Export all your iCloud Notes to PDF, Markdown or HTML for free. Apple Notes Exporter reads directly from your iCloud-synced library on Mac — no API key, no sign-in, no data sent anywhere.

macOS Download for Mac — Free

How it reads iCloud Notes

Direct access — no iCloud login required

Apple Notes Exporter reads your Notes directly from the Apple Notes app on your Mac, which already syncs your iCloud Notes locally. There's no need to log into iCloud.com or use any API.

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All iCloud folders

Every folder and note synced from iCloud appears in the exporter — including shared notes and nested folders.

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Fully offline

The export reads the local copy of your notes on your Mac. Nothing goes through iCloud servers during the export.

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Folder structure intact

Your iCloud Notes folder hierarchy is preserved in the exported files, whether you choose PDF, Markdown, or HTML.

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Clean output

No proprietary formats. The exported files open on any device, any OS, any app — independently of Apple or iCloud.

Export formats

Choose your output format

Export your iCloud Notes in the format that suits your next destination.

PDF — archive, print, share Markdown — Obsidian, Notion, Bear HTML — any browser, any device

FAQ

iCloud Notes Exporter — common questions

No. The app reads your notes from the Apple Notes app on your Mac, which already has your iCloud Notes synced locally. No separate iCloud login is needed.
It exports all notes visible in the Apple Notes app on your Mac, including notes from all accounts configured in Notes (iCloud, On My Mac, Exchange, etc.).
The exporter reads whatever is locally available on your Mac. We recommend ensuring your Notes app has fully synced with iCloud before running the export.
Yes, completely free and open-source. No subscription, no account required. You can inspect the source code on GitHub.

Export your iCloud Notes now

Free, private, no login required.

Download for Mac — Free