What causes "How to Export Apple Notes (Markdown, PDF, All Notes)"?

No bulk export in the app Markdown export needs OS 26

How do I fix "How to Export Apple Notes (Markdown, PDF, All Notes)"?

1. Export as Markdown: On iPhone or iPad tap Share on a note and choose Export as Markdown (iOS 26 or later) On Mac choose File > Export To > Markdown (macOS Tahoe) 2. Export as PDF: Choose File > Export as PDF on Mac or print to PDF on iPhone 3. Use an importer: Apps like Craft document importing from Apple Notes

// troubleshooting guide · apple notes

How to Export Apple Notes (Markdown, PDF, All Notes)

Status: Workaround available
platforms:: iOS, iPadOS, macOS
updated:: November 15, 2026
reports:: 4
Method: how we research

RUNBOOK · apple-notes/export-notes3 FIXES

// quick answer

On iOS 26 or macOS Tahoe export a note as Markdown; older systems only export single notes as PDF.

Most likely fix: Export as Markdown

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

FIX 1Export as Markdown
1. 01On iPhone or iPad tap Share on a note and choose Export as Markdown (iOS 26 or later)
2. 02On Mac choose File > Export To > Markdown (macOS Tahoe)
Did this fix it?
FIX 2Export as PDF
1. 01Choose File > Export as PDF on Mac or print to PDF on iPhone
Did this fix it?
FIX 3Use an importer
1. 01Apps like Craft document importing from Apple Notes
Did this fix it?

Symptoms

You want to move notes to another app and cannot find export.

Why it happens

C-01No bulk export in the app
C-02Markdown export needs OS 26

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