Export your notes to various formats and external systems for backup, sharing, and integration.

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Export Formats

Text Files

  • .txt format for universal compatibility
  • .md format for markdown preservation
  • .rtf format for rich text
  • Batch export multiple notes

Documents

  • PDF export for sharing and printing
  • Word document format (.docx)
  • HTML format for web publishing
  • Formatted for professional appearance

Data Formats

  • JSON export for data processing
  • CSV format for spreadsheet import
  • XML format for structured data
  • API-compatible formats

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External System Exports

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Notion Integration

  • Direct export to Notion (Plus feature)
  • Preserve formatting and structure
  • Automatic page creation in specified databases
  • Sync updates between Cleft and Notion

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Other Integrations

  • Obsidian vault export for knowledge management
  • Apple Notes export for iOS ecosystem integration
  • Email export for sharing with others
  • Cloud storage export (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)

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Export Process

1

Select notes

Choose individual notes or multiple notes to export
2

Choose export method

Access export options from the note menu or batch actions
3

Select format

Pick the appropriate format for your intended use
4

Configure settings

Set export preferences like formatting, file names, etc.
5

Export and save

Complete the export and save to your desired location

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Batch Export Features

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Multiple Note Selection

  • Select all notes in a folder or with specific tags
  • Filter by date range for time-based exports
  • Choose by project or category for organized exports
  • Export entire collections at once

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Batch Configuration

  • Consistent naming conventions across exported files
  • Uniform formatting applied to all exported notes
  • Metadata preservation including tags and creation dates
  • Folder structure maintained in export organization

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Export Settings

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File Naming

  • Custom naming patterns for exported files
  • Date stamps for version control
  • Project prefixes for organization
  • Tag-based naming for categorization

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Content Options

  • Include/exclude metadata like creation date and tags
  • Audio file inclusion with text exports
  • Image and attachment handling
  • Formatting preservation levels

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Advanced Export Features

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Automation

  • Scheduled exports for regular backups
  • Trigger-based exports when certain conditions are met
  • Integration with Zapier for automated workflows
  • Apple Shortcuts for custom export routines

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Custom Formats

  • Template-based exports for consistent formatting
  • Custom CSS styling for HTML exports
  • Variable replacement in export templates
  • Conditional formatting based on note content
Large batch exports may take some time to process - plan accordingly for important deadlines
Regular exports serve as an excellent backup strategy for your important notes