How do I export Notion pages as Markdown?

Exporting your Notion pages as Markdown is straightforward using Notion's built-in export feature. Simply open any page you want to export, click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, select "Export," choose "Markdown & CSV" as your format, and click "Export." Your page will download as a ZIP file containing .md files for your content and .csv files for any databases. You can also toggle "Include subpages" if you want to export nested pages along with your main content.

The process works consistently across all platforms where you use Notion. On desktop and web browsers, you'll find the export option in that familiar three-dot menu. Mobile users can access the same feature through the Notion app by tapping the menu and scrolling down to find the Export option. The resulting files maintain basic Markdown formatting including headings, lists, code blocks, and links, with any images stored in a separate assets folder within your ZIP download.

While Notion's native export handles most content well, you should be aware of some limitations. Complex formatting like callout blocks, synced blocks, and elaborate embeds may not translate perfectly to standard Markdown. Research suggests that only about 10-15% of Notion users regularly export to Markdown, primarily for migration to other tools, offline editing, or development workflows. This relatively low usage likely reflects both the specialized nature of Markdown and these formatting constraints.

For best results, use Notion's web app rather than the desktop application when exporting, as users report fewer bugs and failures with web-based exports. Large pages or entire workspaces can sometimes cause export delays or failures, so consider breaking up extensive content into smaller chunks before exporting. If you're working with particularly complex pages, you might want to export as HTML instead and convert to Markdown later using external tools, though this adds an extra step to your workflow.

The export feature serves most users' needs for backing up content, migrating to Markdown-based tools, or integrating with development pipelines. While you may need to manually adjust some formatting after export, the process provides a reliable way to get your Notion content into a portable, widely-supported format that works across different platforms and applications.