One-Click Export

Quick Start

After installing the extension, you can export any Gemini conversation to a Markdown file with a single click.

Export Current Conversation

Step 1: Open a Gemini Chat

Navigate to any conversation on gemini.google.com.

Step 2: Click Extension Icon

Click the Gemini to Obsidian extension icon in your Chrome toolbar.

Step 3: Export

In the popup, you’ll see:

• Current conversation title
• Download directory setting (optional)
• “Export Current Chat” button

Click the green “Export Current Chat” button.

Step 4: File Downloaded

The Markdown file will be automatically downloaded to:

• Your configured download directory (if set)
• Your browser’s default Downloads folder (if not configured)

Configure Download Directory

To export directly to your Obsidian vault:

Step 1: Open Extension Popup

Click the extension icon on any Gemini page.

Step 2: Set Download Directory

In the popup, you’ll see a “Download Directory” input field.

Enter your desired folder name (e.g., ObsidianVault/GeminiChats).

Step 3: Save Setting

The setting is automatically saved. All future exports will go to this directory.

Note: The directory path is relative to your browser’s default Downloads folder. For example:

• Setting: ObsidianVault/GeminiChats
• Actual path: ~/Downloads/ObsidianVault/GeminiChats/

To export directly to your Obsidian vault, you can:

1. Set your Obsidian vault location as your browser’s default download folder
2. Or move the downloaded files to your vault manually
3. Or use a symbolic link to connect your Downloads folder to your vault

File Naming Convention

Exported files are named using this format:

YYYY-MM-DDTHH-mm-ss-Conversation-Title.md

Example:

2026-01-18T14-30-00-How-to-build-a-Chrome-extension.md

This naming convention:

• Sorts chronologically by default
• Includes timestamp for uniqueness
• Preserves conversation title for searchability
• Uses ISO 8601 format for international compatibility

Markdown Format

The exported Markdown file contains:

# Conversation Title

## User
Your prompt here...

## Gemini
AI response here...

## User
Next prompt...

## Gemini
Next response...

Code blocks, formatting, and structure are preserved:

## Gemini
Here's a Python example:

```python
def hello_world():
    print("Hello, World!")
```

What Gets Exported

The export includes:

• Complete conversation history
• All user prompts
• All AI responses
• Code blocks with syntax preservation
• Formatting and structure
• Conversation metadata

The export does NOT include:

• Images or attachments (not yet supported)
• Conversation settings or preferences
• Related conversations or suggestions

Tips

1. Pin the extension: Keep it easily accessible in your toolbar
2. Set download directory: Configure once, export seamlessly forever
3. Export regularly: Build your knowledge base incrementally
4. Use descriptive titles: Rename conversations in Gemini before exporting for better file names

Troubleshooting

Export button not working:

• Ensure you’re on a Gemini conversation page
• Refresh the page and try again
• Check browser console for errors

File not downloading:

• Check your browser’s download settings
• Ensure downloads are not blocked
• Verify you have write permissions to the download directory

Formatting issues:

• The extension preserves Gemini’s output format
• Some complex formatting may not translate perfectly to Markdown
• Code blocks should always export correctly

For more help, visit our Troubleshooting Guide.