Open Annotations, apply the book or source filters you want, choose Export, select Markdown, CSV, or JSON, then download and open the file. Confirm passages, notes, attribution, and locations before moving or deleting anything.
Choose by destination
Markdown is readable and works well in note folders. CSV supports spreadsheet review and sorting. JSON is best for structured migration or automation. Export the same small set in two formats if you are unsure.
Filter the intended scope
Decide whether you need one book, one device source, a date range, or the complete annotation library. Name the download with the scope and date so it remains understandable outside Binge Reader.
Verify before relying on it
Open the file in its destination application. Check non-English text, line breaks, personal notes, book identity, and locations. An export download is not a backup until you know it contains what you need.
The details, at a glance.
| Consider | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Markdown | Readable notes and Obsidian-style folders |
| CSV | Spreadsheet sorting and review |
| JSON | Structured migration or processing |
| Verification | Open a sample outside Binge Reader |
A few things worth asking.
Which format preserves the most structure?
JSON is designed for structured fields, while Markdown is easiest to read without special tools. Keep both for important migrations.
Can an export recreate inline highlights in every app?
No. Portable text and metadata do not guarantee another reader can restore the original inline positions.
Written by Binge Reader. Our comparisons explain documented workflows and practical tradeoffs; they are not independent product benchmarks.