ChatGPT to Obsidian - Chrome Extension
Download and export your ChatGPT conversations as markdown files. The ultimate Chrome Extension to bulk export your entire library—including Group Chats—directly to your Obsidian vault.
People Love ChatGPT to Obsidian because it's simple, private, and keeps your data local.
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Key Features
Local Download & Privacy
Download conversations directly to your local Downloads folder. No cloud storage, no middleman servers. Your data stays on your machine and flows directly into your Obsidian vault.
Selective Export
Don't need the whole conversation? Select specific Q&A turns to export only what matters. Perfect for extracting key insights from long discussions.
Group Chat Support
Export ChatGPT Group Chat conversations with full message history. Preserves author names and message order for team collaboration records.
Key Features of ChatGPT to Obsidian
Everything you need to organize your ChatGPT conversations quickly and efficiently.
Markdown Format
Downloads as clean .md files compatible with Obsidian, Notion, and all markdown editors.
Flexible Naming
Choose filename patterns: date-title, title-date, or custom formats with placeholders.
Image Download
Optionally download DALL-E generated images to an images/ subfolder alongside your markdown.
Bulk Download
Download multiple conversations at once from your ChatGPT history.
Copy as Markdown
Quick-copy individual Q&A pairs as markdown text to your clipboard.
Group Chat Export
Full support for ChatGPT group chats with author attribution preserved.
Local & Private
Everything downloads directly to your machine. No cloud sync, no external servers.
Obsidian Ready
Files are saved to Downloads/obsidian/ by default—ready to import into your vault.
How it Works
What Users Say About ChatGPT to Obsidian
Real workflows, backed up to Obsidian.
"Perfect for keeping my ChatGPT research notes in Obsidian. Local storage means I control my data."
"Selective export is great for long coding sessions. I extract just the solutions I need."
"Clean markdown export with code blocks and formatting intact. Imports beautifully into Obsidian."
"I download study sessions directly to my Obsidian vault. Everything stays organized and searchable."
"Group chat export helps us archive team brainstorming sessions. Author names stay intact."
"Simple, fast, and private. Downloads go straight to my local folder—no cloud dependencies."
What's New
🚀 NEW: Bulk download support for multiple conversations.
🚀 NEW: ChatGPT Group Chats export with author names.
✨ Added: Image download option for DALL-E generated images.
Frequently Asked Questions About ChatGPT to Obsidian
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How does ChatGPT to Obsidian work?
The extension downloads your ChatGPT conversations as markdown files directly to your local Downloads folder. You can then move these files into your Obsidian vault.
Where are files saved?
Files are saved to Downloads/{folder}/ where {folder} is the name you configure (default: 'obsidian'). This folder is created automatically.
Does it sync with Obsidian automatically?
No, files are downloaded to your local Downloads folder. You manually move them into your Obsidian vault. This gives you full control over what goes into your vault.
Can I download only part of a conversation?
Yes. Use the checkboxes next to assistant responses to select specific Q&A turns, then click 'Export Selected' to download only those parts.
Does it support ChatGPT Group Chats?
Yes. You can download full group chat history from /gg/ pages, keeping author names and message order.
Can I bulk download multiple conversations?
Yes. Click the 'Bulk Download' button in the extension popup to access the bulk download page where you can export multiple conversations.
Are images included?
Yes, if you enable the 'Download Images' option. DALL-E generated images are saved to an images/ subfolder.
Is my data sent to any servers?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser. Files download directly to your machine without passing through external servers.
What filename formats are supported?
You can choose from: Current Date - Title, Title - Current Date, Original Date - Title, or Title - Original Date. Supports placeholders like {date}, {title}, {original_date}.
Can I customize the download folder?
Yes. In the extension popup, configure the 'Download Folder' field to any name you want (e.g., 'obsidian', 'notes', 'chatgpt').
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