Overview

Zoho Notebook supports importing and exporting notes in Markdown (.md) format, making it easy to move your content between Notebook and other Markdown-compatible applications. Whether you're migrating notes, maintaining backups, or sharing content with developers and writers, Markdown support helps preserve your text formatting in a simple, portable format.

Use Cases

Markdown import and export can be useful in a variety of scenarios, including:

• Migrate notes from other Markdown-based applications into Zoho Notebook.
• Export notes for use in Markdown editors such as Visual Studio Code, Obsidian, Typora, or other compatible applications.
• Create portable backups of important notes in an open, widely supported format.
• Share documentation with developers, technical writers, or collaborators who prefer working with Markdown.
• Reuse content across blogs, documentation platforms, and knowledge bases that support Markdown formatting.

Import Markdown Files

To import a Markdown file

1. Open the Zoho Notebook app. 
2. Select Settings. 
3. Choose Import Markdown. 
4. Drag and drop or select one of the following: 

• A Markdown (.md/ .markdown) file. 
• A properly structured ZIP (.zip) archive containing Markdown files and their associated resources (such as images). 

5. The imported content will be converted into Text Cards, with supported Markdown formatting automatically rendered as rich text. 

Notes:

• Each .md file is imported as a separate Text Card. 
• ZIP (.zip) archives should follow the standard Markdown export structure so that linked resources (such as images) can be imported correctly. 
• Unsupported Markdown extensions or improperly structured ZIP archives may not import as expected.

Export a Note as Markdown

You can export any Text Card and Cheklists as a Markdown file for use in other Markdown editors or applications.

To export a note as Markdown

1. Open the Text Card you want to export. 
2. Select Export As. 
3. Choose Markdown as the export format. 
4. Save the exported file to your preferred location. 

Notes:

• If the note contains only text, it is exported as a Markdown (.md) file. 
• If the note contains embedded resources (such as images or other supported attachments), it is exported as a ZIP (.zip) archive containing the Markdown file and its associated resources. 
• The ZIP archive preserves the folder structure required for Markdown-compatible applications that support linked resources.
  

Supported Markdown Elements

Zoho Notebook supports commonly used Markdown syntax during import and export, including:

• Headings
• Bold and italic text
• Strikethrough
• Bulleted and numbered lists
• Checklists
• Block quotes
• Inline code and code blocks
• Hyperlinks
• Horizontal rules
• Tables
• Images (where supported)

Note: Some advanced or application-specific Markdown extensions may not be preserved exactly after import or export.

Things to Know

• Markdown files are imported as Text Cards.
• Existing formatting is converted to the closest supported Notebook formatting.
• Exporting creates a standard .md file that can be opened in most Markdown editors.
• Embedded attachments in text notecards are preserved during import or export.
• If a note contains Notebook-specific formatting that is not part of the Markdown specification, it may be simplified during export.

Need Further Assistance?

If you're experiencing issues importing or exporting Markdown files, contact the Zoho Notebook support team at support@zohonotebook.com. Our team will be happy to assist you further.