Export Notes

Save all your notes to a file you can keep as a backup, share, or open in other apps.

How to Export

  1. Open the hub's Menu and click Export Notes
  2. Choose a format
  3. Pick where to save the file

The filename is generated automatically with today's date (e.g., BetterStickies_Export_2026-03-24.txt), but you can change it.

All your notes are included in the export.

Formats

Plain Text (.txt)

A simple text file you can open anywhere. Each note shows its title, creation date, and content as plain text. Notes are separated by a line of dashes.

Best for: quick backups, sharing with anyone, reading in any text editor.

Markdown (.md)

A formatted text file that works well with modern note apps, wikis, and websites. Formatting is preserved:

  • Checklists convert to Markdown tasks: ☐ becomes - [ ], ☑ becomes - [x]
  • Headings, bold, and italic are preserved
  • Images are included as Markdown links

Best for: importing into other note apps, publishing, or viewing in Markdown editors.

JSON (.json)

A structured data file with complete note information — content, colors, font settings, position, size, and more.

Best for: full backups, moving notes between computers, or writing scripts that process your notes.

After Exporting

A confirmation message shows the file path where your export was saved. If something goes wrong, you'll see an error message instead.

See Also

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