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Perplexity to Obsidian

✨ Built for Researchers<br>Chrome Extension

Perplexity to Obsidian<br>Batch export, download, and sync your PerplexityAI conversations to Markdown files. The ultimate Chrome Extension to bulk export thousands of searches with Spaces organization and smart deduplication.

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One-click Obsidian export<br>Bulk backup<br>Clean formatting

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People Love Perplexity to Obsidian because it's fast, reliable, and keeps your research organized.<br>5,000+<br>Users

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Key Features<br>Batch Export & Spaces Support<br>Export all your PerplexityAI conversations at once. Filter by Spaces for organized backups. Automatically organize files into subdirectories by Space name. Build a complete archive of your AI research hands-free.

Selective Export<br>Don't need the entire conversation? Select specific Q&A pairs to export. Perfect for long conversations where you only need certain parts. Copy to clipboard or download as separate Markdown files.

User Attachments Download<br>Download files uploaded by users in their questions (PDFs, documents, images, etc.) to a local attachments folder. Uses Obsidian wiki link format for seamless integration. Keep all your research materials together.

Key Features of Perplexity to Obsidian<br>Everything you need to organize your Perplexity conversations quickly and efficiently.

Perfect Markdown Formatting<br>Preserves Markdown, Code Blocks, Tables, Images, and Links exactly as they appear in PerplexityAI.

Spaces Organization<br>Export conversations filtered by Perplexity Spaces. Automatically organize into subdirectories for better file management.

Smart Retry Mechanism<br>Automatic retry handles temporary network issues and rate limits, ensuring reliable batch exports.

Customizable Content<br>Choose whether to include Sources and Related Questions sections in your exported Markdown files.

Export Opened Tabs<br>Export all Perplexity conversation tabs in current window with one click. Perfect for users who keep multiple conversations open.

Date-Based Filtering<br>Export conversations from a specific date onward. Sync only new conversations since your last backup.

Privacy First<br>All exports are processed locally in your browser—your data stays private. No middleman servers.

Obsidian Compatible<br>Perfectly formatted for Obsidian, Logseq, Notion, and other Markdown-compatible knowledge management tools.

How it Works<br>Install Extension<br>Add the Perplexity to Obsidian extension to your Chrome browser.<br>Select Export Options<br>Choose to export single conversations, batch export, or export by Spaces.<br>Customize Content<br>Toggle Sources and Related Questions. Enable Space subdirectories for organization.<br>One-Click Bulk Export<br>Export all conversations instantly with smart retry for network issues.<br>View in Obsidian<br>Open downloaded Markdown files in Obsidian. Search, tag, and organize your research.

What Users Say About Perplexity to Obsidian<br>Real workflows, backed up to Obsidian.<br>"Batch export keeps my Perplexity research backed up and organized. The Space subdirectories feature is perfect for my different projects."<br>Sarah<br>PhD Researcher

"Selective export is a game-changer for long conversations. I export only the relevant Q&A pairs and keep my notes clean."<br>Michael<br>Data Scientist

"The attachments download feature is brilliant. All my research PDFs and images are automatically organized with wiki links."<br>Emma<br>Content Writer

"I export my study sessions to Obsidian and use the Markdown files for my notes. The formatting is perfect every time."<br>David<br>Student

"Export opened tabs feature saves me so much time. I keep multiple research conversations open and export them all at once."<br>Lisa<br>Product Manager

"Smart retry mechanism is reliable. Even with network issues, my batch exports complete successfully without manual intervention."<br>James<br>Engineer

What's New<br>2026-01-16 🚀 NEW: User attachments download feature with Obsidian wiki link format.

2026-01-14 🚀 NEW: Export opened tabs - export all Perplexity conversation tabs in current window with one click.

2026-01-08 🚀 NEW: Selective export feature with checkboxes for granular Q&A selection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Perplexity to Obsidian<br>Have another question? Contact us on Discord or by email.<br>How do I backup my entire PerplexityAI history? Use our Batch Export feature. It allows you to export all your conversations, including those filtered by Spaces, in minutes. This creates a complete backup of your PerplexityAI research that you can organize in Obsidian.<br>Can I download PerplexityAI conversations as Markdown? Yes. Our extension exports conversations as perfectly formatted Markdown files that work seamlessly with Obsidian, Logseq, Notion, and other Markdown-compatible tools.<br>How does Perplexity to Obsidian work? The extension processes your PerplexityAI conversations locally in your browser and downloads them as Markdown files. All processing...

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