Apple Notes natively supports importing and exporting Markdown (.md) files on macOS Tahoe, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and later versions.
The app automatically converts Markdown syntax into formatted rich text during import and vice versa during export. Let’s look at how to do this.
How to Import Markdown Files
On Mac
- Open the Notes app.
- From the sidebar, select the folder where you want to add the imported files.
- Click File > Import to Notes (or Import Markdown) from the top menu bar.
- Select one or more .md files or an entire folder.
- Optional: If importing folders, click Show Options and check Preserve folder structure on import.
- Click Import, then click Import again to confirm. Your files will appear in an Imported Notes folder.
On iPhone & iPad
- Open the Files app.
- Locate the .md file you want to bring into Notes.
- Touch and hold the file, then tap Share.
- Choose Notes from the share sheet options.
- Tap Import when prompted. (Alternatively, if using an iPad with a connected keyboard, you can swipe down to access the menu bar and choose File > Import to Notes…).
How to Export Notes as Markdown
On Mac
- Single Note: Open the note, then click File > Export as > Markdown from the top menu bar. Name your file and click Save.
- Bulk Export: Select multiple notes in your list using Cmd + Click, then choose File > Export to Markdown to save them all at once into a designated folder.
On iPhone & iPad
- Open the specific note you want to export.
- Tap the Share icon in the top right corner.
- Scroll down and select Export as Markdown.
- Choose Save to Files or pick another app from the share sheet to send the text.
