Export Tutorial Video
Learn how to save, organize, and export your voice notes and transcriptions in multiple formats in just 2 minutes.
SMOG Export & Notes Management
Duration: 2:45
What You'll Learn
Video Chapters
Open Notes Library
Access your voice notes and transcriptions
Browse & Organize
Navigate your notes, use search and filters
Export Single Note
Save individual notes in your preferred format
Bulk Export
Export multiple notes or your entire library
Cloud Integration Setup
Connect Notion, Google Drive, and other services
Export Formats Explained
Standard Formats
Markdown (.md)
Perfect for documentation, includes formatting and metadata
Plain Text (.txt)
Clean text without formatting, works everywhere
JSON (.json)
Structured data with full metadata, ideal for developers
Special Formats
CSV (.csv)
Tabular format for spreadsheet analysis
Notion Pages
Direct export to your Notion workspace
Archive (.zip)
Complete backup with all formats and metadata
Export Workflows
Daily Note Backup Workflow
Set up automatic daily exports for consistent backups:
- 1. Filter by date: Select "Today" or "Last 24 hours" in Notes Library
- 2. Select all: Use ⌘+A to select all notes from today
- 3. Quick export: Press ⌘+E or click "Export Selected"
- 4. Choose Markdown: Best format for daily notes
- 5. Save to folder: Create a "Daily Notes" folder for organization
💡 Pro tip: Set up a Shortcut automation to do this automatically
Meeting Notes to Notion
Export meeting transcriptions directly to Notion:
- 1. Tag your meetings: Add #meeting tag during recording
- 2. Filter by tag: Search for #meeting in Notes Library
- 3. Select meeting notes: Choose the notes you want to export
- 4. Export to Notion: Click "Send to Notion" button
- 5. Choose workspace: Select the right Notion database
Setup required: Connect your Notion account in SMOG preferences first
Complete Library Backup
Create a complete backup of all your SMOG data:
- 1. Open Notes Library: Press ⌘+L or use menu bar
- 2. Select all notes: Press ⌘+A to select everything
- 3. Choose Archive format: Select "Complete Archive (.zip)"
- 4. Include settings: Check "Include app preferences and settings"
- 5. Save to external drive: Choose a safe backup location
⚠️ Large libraries may take several minutes to export
Cloud Integration Setup
Notion Integration
Connect your Notion workspace for seamless note export:
- 1. Go to SMOG Preferences → Integrations
- 2. Click "Connect Notion"
- 3. Authorize SMOG in your browser
- 4. Select target database or page
- 5. Test with a sample export
Cloud Storage
Auto-sync your notes to cloud storage:
Organization Tips from the Video
Expert Organization Tips
Smart Tagging
Use consistent tags like #meeting, #idea, #todo for easy filtering
Date-Based Folders
Export to folders like "2024-01" for chronological organization
Regular Cleanup
Archive old notes monthly to keep your library manageable
Format Strategy
Use Markdown for documentation, JSON for data processing, TXT for simplicity
Troubleshooting Export Issues
Export fails or gets stuck
- • Check disk space: Ensure you have enough storage for the export
- • Close other apps: Free up system resources
- • Export smaller batches: Try exporting 10-20 notes at a time
- • Choose simpler format: TXT exports are faster than complex formats
- • Restart SMOG: Clear any temporary issues
Cloud integration not working
- • Check internet connection: Cloud exports require active internet
- • Re-authorize service: Tokens may have expired
- • Verify permissions: Make sure SMOG can access the target service
- • Check service status: The cloud service might be temporarily down
- • Try manual export: Export locally first, then upload manually
Next Steps
Export Mastery Complete!
Excellent! You now know how to manage, organize, and export your SMOG notes effectively. Your voice notes will never be lost.
Need help with specific export workflows?Contact our teamfor custom export solutions.