Format converter

Format converter is a core plugin that lets you convert Markdown from other applications to Obsidian format. It also lets you convert certain Properties to new required formats.

Warning

Format converter converts your entire vault based on your settings. Back up your Obsidian files before you perform the conversion.

To convert all notes in your vault:

  1. In Command palette, select Open format converter. This can also be found in the Ribbon with the Open format converter ( lucide-binary.svg > icon ) icon.
  2. Enable the formats you want to convert.
  3. Click Start conversion.

For more information, refer to Basic formatting syntax.

Supported formats

Roam Research

The Format converter can convert the following Roam Research syntax:

  • Tags: Converts #tag and #[[tag]] to [[tag]]
  • Highlights: Converts ^^highlight^^ to ==highlight==
  • TODO items: Converts {{[[TODO]]}} to [ ]

Bear

The Format converter can convert the following Bear syntax:

  • Highlights: Converts ::highlight:: to ==highlight==

Zettelkasten

The Format converter can convert the following Zettelkasten syntax:

  • Full links: Converts [[UID]] to [[UID File Name]]
  • Pretty links: Converts [[UID]] to [[UID File Name|File Name]]

Properties

As of Obsidian 1.9.3, the Format converter can convert deprecated property formats to the current format:

Aliases

# Before

alias: My Note Title

# After

aliases:
  - My Note Title

Tags

# Before

tag: project, important

# After

tags:
  - project
  - important

CSS Classes

# Before

cssclass: custom-style

# After

cssclasses:
  - custom-style