How to Export Content from Notion for Use Outside the Platform

Notion is a powerful all-in-one Workspace that allows users to create, organize, and collaborate on various types of content. However, there may be instances when you need to export your Notion content for use outside the platform – whether it's for sharing with non-Notion users, archiving purposes, or integrating it with other tools. In this article, we will explore different methods to export your content from Notion and make it compatible with other platforms.

Exporting notion Pages as Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language used for formatting text with simple syntax. It is widely supported by various platforms and tools. Notion allows you to export your pages as markdown files, making it easier to transfer your content to other platforms. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the page you want to export in Notion.
2. Click on the ••• button in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Select Export from the dropdown menu, and then choose Markdown as the export format.
4. Notion will generate a markdown file (.md) and download it to your computer.

Once you have the markdown file, you can use it to import your content into other platforms like GitHub, Jekyll, Hugo, or any other tool that supports markdown.

Exporting notion Pages as PDF

If you prefer a more visually consistent format, exporting your Notion pages as PDF files is another option. PDFs are widely accepted and can be easily shared or printed. To export a page as a PDF:

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from the previous method.
2. Choose PDF as the export format instead of Markdown.
3. Notion will convert your page into a PDF file and prompt you to save the file on your computer.

The exported PDF will retain the styling, formatting, and structure of your Notion page, making it suitable for sharing or archiving your content.

Exporting Notion databases

Notion databases are powerful for organizing and managing structured data. If you have a Notion database that you want to export, you can do so using the following steps:

1. Open the database you want to export.
2. Click on the ••• button at the top-right corner of the database.
3. Select Export from the dropdown menu, and then choose CSV as the export format.
4. Notion will generate a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file and download it to your computer.

The exported CSV file can be used with spreadsheet software like Excel or Google Sheets, allowing you to analyze, sort, or manipulate the data outside of Notion.

Exporting notion Workspaces

In some cases, you might want to export your entire Notion Workspace, including all its pages, databases, and content. Unfortunately, Notion does not provide a direct way to export entire workspaces. However, you can manually export individual pages or databases as mentioned earlier and recreate your Workspace on another platform.

In summary, Notion provides several options to export your content for use outside the platform. You can export pages as markdown or PDF files, databases as CSV files, or manually recreate your Workspace on another platform. Whether you need to collaborate with non-Notion users, backup your content, or integrate it with other tools, exporting from Notion allows you the flexibility to work seamlessly across platforms and ensure your data remains accessible in various formats.