Obsidian lets you easily migrate your journal entries from Apple Journal using the [[Importer|Importer plugin]]. This converts your journals to durable Markdown files you can use with Obsidian and many other apps. ## Export your data from Apple Journal ### On iPhone Follow the instructions for [Print and export entries in Journal on iPhone](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/print-and-export-entries-iph4cad323fe/ios#iph1edf66806): 1. Go to the Journal app on your iPhone. 2. Choose a journal or tap All Entries. 3. Tap the More button at the top of the screen. 4. Tap Export, then choose Export. 5. Choose a location, then tap the Selected button. ### On Mac (Tahoe) Follow the instructions for [Print and export entries in Journal on Mac](https://support.apple.com/guide/journal/print-and-export-entries-dev883fc2329/mac#devc24a8f09a): 1. Go to the Journal app on your Mac. 2. Go to File > Export, then choose Export. ## Import Apple Journal data into Obsidian You will need the official Obsidian [[Importer]] plugin, which you can [install here](obsidian://show-plugin?id=obsidian-importer). 1. Open **[[Settings]]**. 2. Go to **Community Plugins** and [install Importer](obsidian://show-plugin?id=obsidian-importer). 3. Enable the Importer plugin. 4. Open the **Importer** plugin using the command palette or ribbon icon. 5. Under **File format**, choose **Apple Journal (HTML Export)**. 6. In **Files to import**, select the folder with exported data, usually _AppleJournalEntries_, or individual files from _Entries_. 7. Review and edit the other import options. 8. Select **Import** to review the generated template and preview examples from your entries. 9. Select **Import** again and wait for the import to finish. ## Templates Use [[Importer templates|Importer templates]] to fully configure how your Apple Journal data is imported. ![[Importer templates#Variables]] When **Add metadata as frontmatter** is enabled, Apple Journal metadata is converted into [[Properties|properties]]. Depending on the entry, these can include `state-of-mind`, `contact`, `location`, `motion-activity`, `third-party-media`, and `workout-route`. Use the `properties` variable to access this metadata. For example, use `{{properties.location}}` for a location or `{{properties["state-of-mind"]}}` for a state of mind.