Document Exporter

Export single notes, entire folders, or hand-picked files into PDF, Word, Markdown bundles, and HTML documents. Supports batch export with directory structure preservation.

Features

• Batch export — export an entire folder or selected files at once, preserving directory structure
• PDF — generates a print-ready .pdf with native Obsidian rendering
• Word document — generates a .docx document for editing and sharing
• Markdown bundle — combines notes into a single .md file with copied attachments and rewritten links
• HTML document — generates a standalone .html with table of contents, native rendering, and linked assets
• Progress bar with cancel — visual progress indicator for every export, with a cancel button that preserves already-exported files

Usage

Multiple ways to start an export:

Export dialog

1. Choose source — current file, folder, or selected files
2. Choose format — PDF, Word document, Markdown bundle, or HTML document
3. Set output folder — type a path, click Vault to pick from vault folders, or Choose folder to select a system folder (desktop only)
4. Set file name (single file) or folder name (batch export) — defaults to the source file or folder name
5. Click Next → review the summary → click Export

A progress bar appears during export showing the current step or file. Click Cancel to stop; already-exported files are kept.

Examples

Export the current note as PDF

1. Open a note → right-click → Export current file
2. Format: PDF → click Export
3. Result: exports/<filename>.pdf

Export a folder as Markdown bundle

1. Right-click a folder → Export this folder
2. Format: Markdown bundle → click Export
3. Result: exports/<foldername>/<filename>.md + assets/ (if images exist)

Export selected files as HTML

1. Start an export from sidebar icon or command palette
2. Source: Selected files → pick files → Format: HTML document
3. Click Export
4. Result: a standalone .html per file with linked assets

Settings

Open Settings → Document Exporter.

Limitations

• Inline note embeds (![[Note]]) are preserved as links, not expanded
• Dataview queries are not executed during export
• Canvas files are not supported
• PDF export requires the desktop app

Privacy

Document Exporter does not make any network requests. All processing happens locally. No data is sent to external services.

Installation

Search "Document Exporter" in Settings → Community plugins → Browse and click Install.

Manual installation

Copy main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css into your vault's .obsidian/plugins/document-exporter/ directory.

Development

npm install
npm run dev      # watch mode
npm run build    # production build
npm test         # run tests

License

MIT