How do I export Notion pages as Markdown?

Exporting Notion pages as Markdown is straightforward and gives you portable, lightweight files that work across different platforms and applications. Notion offers two main export methods: individual page exports and bulk workspace exports.

To export a single page, click the three dots menu in the top-right corner of any Notion page and select "Export." Choose "Markdown & CSV" as your export format, then decide whether to include subpages. Notion will generate a ZIP file containing your Markdown files along with any embedded images in a separate folder. This method works well for occasional exports or when you need specific pages.

For larger exports, use Notion's workspace export feature found in Settings & Members > Settings > Export content. This creates a comprehensive backup of your entire workspace in Markdown format, making it ideal for migration purposes or complete data backups. However, this process can take considerable time for workspaces with extensive content.

The exported Markdown files maintain most of your content structure, including headers, lists, links, and basic formatting. Code blocks, tables, and text formatting like bold and italic transfer well. However, some Notion-specific features don't translate perfectly. Database properties, advanced block types like toggles and callouts, and complex layouts may not export as expected. Embedded content from third-party services typically becomes simple links rather than interactive elements.

Images and files attached to your pages export as separate files within the ZIP archive, with references maintained in the Markdown text. This approach keeps your content portable while preserving media assets.

Consider your intended use case when exporting. If you're migrating to another note-taking app, test how well it imports Notion's Markdown format, as some applications handle the conversion better than others. For backup purposes, the Markdown format ensures your content remains accessible even without Notion, though you'll lose some interactive functionality.

While Notion's Markdown export isn't perfect due to the platform's unique features, it provides a reliable way to preserve your content in a widely-supported format that works across numerous applications and platforms.