How to export a ChatGPT conversation to Markdown
Sometimes you want one ChatGPT answer in your notes app or Git repository, not in a chat sidebar. ThreadShelf is a Chrome extension that converts the conversation you have open into a Markdown file you can download. It keeps code blocks, lists and tables.
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Steps
- Install ThreadShelf in Chrome and open the conversation on chatgpt.com.
- Click the ThreadShelf icon in the toolbar.
- Choose a folder and press Save chat.
- Press Export on the saved conversation to download the Markdown file.
- Open the file in any notes app, editor or Git repository.
What it does
- Export one conversation at a time on the free plan.
- Export a whole folder at once with Pro.
- Keep code blocks, lists and tables in the output.
- Keep a searchable copy of everything you saved, on your device.
What it does not do
- It exports the conversation you save, not your whole account history. For a full account archive, use the site's own data export.
- Images and attachments are not downloaded.
- ChatGPT may change its page layout, which can affect formatting. Email us and we will fix it.
Questions
Is the Markdown export free?
Yes, one conversation at a time. Whole-folder export is part of Pro, a one-time $29 payment.
Does ThreadShelf send my ChatGPT chats to a server?
No. The conversion happens in your browser and the file is saved to your device.
Is ThreadShelf affiliated with OpenAI?
No. It is an independent tool and is not endorsed by OpenAI.
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