Convert ChatGPT conversations to Markdown

Turn the official ChatGPT data export from OpenAI into clean Markdown files. Markdown is plain text, so it drops straight into note apps and stays readable forever. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your conversations never touch a server.

Why Markdown?

Markdown is plain text, so it drops straight into note apps and stays readable forever.

Best for Obsidian, Notion, GitHub, static sites, and long-term plain-text archives.

Where the ChatGPT export comes from

ChatGPT sends a ZIP containing conversations.json with every chat you have ever had. You can request it from Settings → Data controls → Export data.

How to convert ChatGPT to Markdown

  1. Request your ChatGPT export: Settings → Data controls → Export data.
  2. Upload the ZIP or JSON file exactly as it arrived.
  3. Choose Markdown as the output format and convert.
  4. Download your .md files. Nothing is uploaded, everything runs in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How do I export ChatGPT conversations to Markdown?

Request your export from OpenAI (Settings → Data controls → Export data), then drop the file into ChatExports and pick Markdown. The converted .md files download straight to your device.

Is my ChatGPT data uploaded to a server?

No. Parsing and conversion happen entirely inside your browser tab, so your conversations never leave your device.

What does it cost?

ChatExports is a one-time purchase: $10 for a single platform or $25 for all platforms, with no subscription.