PDF and HTML Note Export
thelvyn20 downloadsExport notes as styled PDF or self-contained HTML5 files. Works on desktop and Android.
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Export your Obsidian notes as PDF or self-contained HTML5 files with a clean, professional built-in theme. Works on desktop and Android.
Features
- PDF export — Generates PDF directly in JavaScript (html2canvas + pdf-lib). No external dependencies, no print dialog.
- Standalone HTML5 export — Produces a single HTML file with embedded CSS and base64 images. Opens on any device.
- Built-in theme — Clean, professional styling independent of your Obsidian theme.
- Embedded images — Vault images are automatically converted to base64 for fully self-contained exports.
- Metadata header — Title, export date, and frontmatter tags displayed at the top.
- Custom CSS — Add your own CSS overrides via plugin settings.
- File menu integration — Right-click any
.mdfile → Export as PDF / HTML5. - Mobile friendly — Files are saved directly in the vault, works reliably on Android.
Installation
From Community Plugins (recommended)
- Open Settings → Community plugins → Browse.
- Search for "PDF HTML Note Export".
- Click Install, then Enable.
Manual installation
- Download the latest release from GitHub Releases.
- Extract
main.js,manifest.json, andstyles.cssinto.obsidian/plugins/pdf-html-note-export/. - Restart Obsidian and enable the plugin in Settings → Community plugins.
Usage
Commands (Ctrl/Cmd + P)
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Export current note in default format | Exports using your default format (PDF or HTML) |
| Export current note as PDF | Generates a PDF in the export folder |
| Export current note as HTML | Generates a self-contained HTML file |
Ribbon icon
The ⬇️ icon in the left ribbon exports the active note using the default format.
File menu
Right-click any .md file in the file explorer → Export as PDF / Export as HTML5.
Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Default format | PDF or HTML5 | |
| Page size | A4, A5, Letter, Legal | A4 |
| Include metadata | Show title and frontmatter in header | On |
| Include date | Show export date in header | On |
| Export folder | Vault folder for exported files | exports |
| Custom CSS | Additional styles appended to built-in theme | Empty |
Export location
Exported files are saved inside your vault at <vault>/exports/ (configurable). This ensures they work reliably on all platforms including Android, and are automatically synced if you use Obsidian Sync.
Development
npm install
npm run dev # watch mode
npm run build # production build
License
MIT
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Export notes as PDF or self-contained HTML5 files with a clean built-in theme and embedded images converted to base64 for fully standalone exports. Generate PDFs in JavaScript with no external dependencies or print dialog, include title/date/frontmatter, and save files directly in your vault (desktop & Android).Details
Current version
1.0.3
Last updated
Yesterday
Created
6 months ago
Updates
4 releases
Downloads
20
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.4.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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