Bulk Download

Bulk Download allows you to export multiple ChatGPT conversations as markdown files in one operation, creating a complete local archive of your chat history.

Prerequisites

• Extension installed and configured
• Download folder configured
• ChatGPT page must be open in a browser tab

Access Bulk Download

Click the “Bulk Download” button in the extension popup to open the bulk download page.

Step 1: Configure Download Settings

Download Folder

Verify your download folder is set correctly. Files will be saved to Downloads/{folder-name}/.

Filename Pattern

Choose your preferred filename format:

• Current Date - Title
• Title - Current Date
• Original Date - Title
• Title - Original Date

Download Images

Toggle ON to download DALL-E generated images to an images/ subfolder.

Step 2: Select Content to Download

The extension supports downloading from different sources:

Chat Pages (Default)

Download regular ChatGPT conversations from your chat history.

Options:

• Latest conversations: Download the most recent conversations
• All conversations: Download your entire chat history

Group Chats

Download ChatGPT group chats (/gg/ URLs).

Options:

• Latest group chats: Download recent group conversations
• All group chats: Download all accessible group chats

Step 3: Start Download

1. Review your configuration
2. Click “Start Download” button
3. Monitor the progress indicator
4. Wait for download to complete

Important: Keep the page open during download. Do not close the browser or navigate away.

Download Results

After download completes, you’ll see a summary:

• Success Count: Conversations downloaded successfully
• Failed Count: Conversations that failed to download
• File Location: Path to your downloaded files

Download History

View all past download operations:

1. Scroll down to “Download History” section
2. See details for each download:
   • Timestamp
   • Download mode (Chat Pages / Group Chats)
   • Success/failed counts
   • File location

Performance & Limits

Performance Tips:

• Average: ~2-3 seconds per conversation
• Keep ChatGPT tab active during download
• Stable internet connection required
• For large batches (100+), consider downloading in smaller chunks

File Organization

Downloaded files are organized as follows:

Downloads/
  obsidian/
    2026-01-18-conversation-title-1.md
    2026-01-18-conversation-title-2.md
    images/
      image-id-1.png
      image-id-2.png

Importing to Obsidian

After bulk download:

1. Navigate to Downloads/obsidian/ (or your configured folder)
2. Select all markdown files you want to import
3. Move or copy them into your Obsidian vault
4. Optionally move the images/ folder as well
5. Open Obsidian to view your imported conversations

Troubleshooting

“ChatGPT page required”:

• Open https://chatgpt.com/ in a tab
• Refresh the page
• Reopen bulk download

“Extension can’t connect to ChatGPT”:

• Refresh your ChatGPT tab
• Wait a few seconds
• Try again

Download stops midway:

• Check internet connection
• Ensure ChatGPT tab is active
• Refresh ChatGPT page and retry

Some conversations failed:

• Check download history for error details
• Failed items can be retried individually
• May be due to network issues or conversation access restrictions

Best Practices

1. Start small: Test with a few conversations first
2. Monitor progress: Don’t close browser during download
3. Check results: Review download history after completion
4. Regular archives: Schedule periodic downloads to keep your local archive up to date
5. Organize in Obsidian: Use Obsidian’s tagging and folder features to organize imported conversations

FAQ

Q: Can I download while using ChatGPT? A: Yes, but keep the tab active. Don’t navigate away during download.

Q: Where are files saved? A: Files are saved to Downloads/{your-folder-name}/ on your local machine.

Q: Can I cancel a running download? A: Yes, close the bulk download page. Already-downloaded files will remain in your Downloads folder.

Q: Do I need to keep the page open? A: Yes, the download process requires the page to remain open. Closing it will stop the download.

Q: How do I avoid duplicate downloads? A: The extension doesn’t track previously downloaded conversations. You’ll need to manually manage duplicates in your Obsidian vault.

For more help, contact chatgpt2notion@gmail.com