Perplexity to Obsidian
Backup Your Perplexity Research to Markdown and Obsidian
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What is Perplexity to Obsidian?
Perplexity to Obsidian is a Chrome extension that enables batch export, download, and synchronization of PerplexityAI conversations to Markdown files. The tool transforms scattered AI research chats into an organized, searchable knowledge base compatible with Obsidian, Logseq, Notion, and other Markdown-compatible knowledge management tools.
Key features include Batch Export & Spaces Support for exporting all conversations at once with automatic subdirectory organization by Space name, Selective Export for choosing specific Q&A pairs within long conversations, User Attachments Download that saves uploaded PDFs, documents, and images with Obsidian wiki link format, Export Opened Tabs to export all conversation tabs in the current window with one click, Smart Retry Mechanism that automatically handles network issues and rate limits, Date-Based Filtering to sync only new conversations since your last backup, and customizable content options including toggles for Sources and Related Questions sections.
This tool is designed for researchers who collect and organize AI-generated insights for projects, students building searchable study knowledge bases from PerplexityAI research sessions, professionals documenting work research and preserving AI-assisted findings, knowledge workers creating reliable searchable archives of AI research interactions, and content creators organizing research materials for their writing workflows.
Perplexity to Obsidian pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free Chrome extension with core features including single conversation export, batch export, Spaces support, and customizable content options. Universal Pass (paid plan) unlocks unlimited power with batch export of 100+ chats, Auto-Sync functionality, and priority support. Universal Pass can be purchased from the product page.
Perplexity to Obsidian pros
- Batch export thousands of conversations at once
- Automatic Space subdirectory organization by Space name
- Selective export with checkboxes for granular Q&A selection
- Download user attachments with Obsidian wiki link format
- Export all opened conversation tabs with one click
- Smart retry mechanism with up to 3 automatic retries
- Date-based filtering to sync only new conversations
- Perfect Markdown formatting preserving code blocks and syntax highlighting
- YAML frontmatter with title, URL, timestamp, and Space name metadata
- Optional toggle for Sources section inclusion
- Optional toggle for Related Questions section inclusion
- Custom filename pattern configuration
- Privacy-first with all processing done locally in browser
- No authorization required for setup
- Compatible with Obsidian, Logseq, Notion, and all Markdown editors
- Smart deduplication prevents redundant exports
- Multi-space selection for targeted batch backups
- Downloads clean .md files to local Downloads folder
Perplexity to Obsidian cons
- Chrome extension only, no Firefox or Safari version
- Requires Chrome browser to install
- Exports to local Downloads folder, not directly to Obsidian vault
- Manual file moving needed to integrate with Obsidian
- No mobile app support
- Requires Space subdirectories setting to enable automatic organization
- Attachment downloads need separate attachments folder setup
- No built-in Obsidian vault path configuration
- Limited to PerplexityAI only, no other AI platforms
Frequently asked questions about Perplexity to Obsidian
How do I backup my entire PerplexityAI history?
Use the Batch Export feature 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.
Can I download PerplexityAI conversations as Markdown?
Yes. The extension exports conversations as perfectly formatted Markdown files that work seamlessly with Obsidian, Logseq, Notion, and other Markdown-compatible tools.
How does Perplexity to Obsidian work?
The extension processes your PerplexityAI conversations locally in your browser and downloads them as Markdown files. All processing happens client-side—your data never touches our servers.
Does it support Perplexity Spaces?
Yes. You can export conversations filtered by specific Spaces, multiple Spaces, or all Spaces. Enable Space subdirectories to automatically organize files by Space name.
Can I export only part of a conversation?
Yes. Use the Selective Export feature to choose specific Q&A pairs within a conversation. This is perfect for extracting relevant parts from long conversations.
Can I batch export multiple conversations?
Yes. Batch export saves multiple conversations in bulk. You can export all conversations, filter by date to sync only new ones, or export by specific Spaces.
Does it download user attachments?
Yes. Enable the Download user attachments option to download files uploaded by users in their questions including PDFs, documents, and images. Files are saved to a local attachments folder with Obsidian wiki link format.
What happens if export fails due to network issues?
The extension has a smart retry mechanism that automatically handles temporary network issues and rate limits with up to 3 retries and 60-second wait for 429 errors. Your exports will complete reliably.
How secure is my data?
All exports are processed locally in your browser. The extension never stores your conversation data on servers. All data stays on your device.
Can I customize what gets exported?
Yes. You can toggle inclusion of Sources and Related Questions sections in your exported Markdown files. You also have full control over filename patterns and Space subdirectory organization.