MD to PDF Export

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by daeun-kr

Export markdown notes to PDF via print dialog or self-contained HTML. Works on Android, iOS, and desktop.

Updated 1mo ago0BSD

MD to PDF Export

Export markdown notes to PDF directly inside Obsidian. Works on Android, iOS, and desktop.

Features

One-tap export from ribbon icon, command palette, or file context menu
Preview rendered note before exporting
Platform-aware: uses the best available method per device

Platform behavior

Platform	"Save as PDF"	"Save as HTML"
Desktop (Mac/Windows/Linux)	Generates `.pdf` file directly via Electron	Saves `.html` file to vault
iOS (16+)	Opens system print dialog via WKWebView	Saves `.html` file to vault
Android	Saves `.html` + shows step-by-step instructions	Saves `.html` file to vault

Android PDF workflow

After tapping "Save as PDF (via Chrome)":

Open the saved .html file from your vault
Open in Chrome
Menu -> Share -> Print
Save as PDF

Usage

Open any markdown note, then use one of:

Ribbon icon -- tap the file-down icon in the left sidebar
Command palette -- Ctrl+P -> "MD to PDF Export: Export current note"
File context menu -- long-press a file -> "Export to PDF / HTML"

A preview modal opens. Tap Save as PDF or Save as HTML.

Manual installation

Copy main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css into:

VaultFolder/.obsidian/plugins/md-to-pdf/

Then enable the plugin under Settings -> Community plugins.

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