Convert OneNote to Markdown using .NET

C# Library for converting .one files to .md - with .Net Code Examples

 

How to Convert OneNote (.one) to Markdown (.md) files

Managing notes in Markdown format is a preferred choice for many due to its simplicity, readability, and platform independence. If you’re planning to transition from Microsoft OneNote to Markdown, converting your .one files into .md files can be a key step. This guide walks you through the process using Aspose.Note for .NET and Aspose.Html for .NET, two robust libraries that simplify OneNote-to-Markdown conversion.

Code Example: OneNote to Markdown

Here is a sample C# code snippet that demonstrates the entire conversion process:

    using Aspose.Html;
    using Aspose.Html.Converters;
    using Aspose.Note;
    using System.IO;

    public void ConvertOneNoteToMarkdown()
    {
        string oneFilePath = "path/to/sample.one";
        string mdFilePath = "path/to/output.md";
        string htmlFilePath = "path/to/temp.html";

        // Step 1: Convert OneNote to HTML
        var document = new Document(oneFilePath);
        document.Save(htmlFilePath, SaveFormat.Html);

        // Step 2: Convert HTML to Markdown
        Converter.ConvertHTML(htmlFilePath, new MarkdownSaveOptions(), mdFilePath);
    }

To convert .one files to .md for C#, follow these steps:
1. Export OneNote to HTML: Use Aspose.Note for .NET to convert .one files to .html.
2. Convert HTML to Markdown: Use Aspose.Html for .NET to transform HTML into Markdown.

This code converts a Microsoft OneNote (.one) file into a Markdown (.md) file in two steps. First, it uses Aspose.Note for .NET to load the .one file and save it as a temporary .html file. Next, it uses Aspose.Html for .NET to convert the .html file into a .md file using the Converter.ConvertHTML method. The result is a Markdown file containing the content of the original OneNote file.

Why Convert from OneNote to Markdown?

Microsoft OneNote uses the .one file format, designed to facilitate note-taking, organization, and sharing. It provides powerful features such as cloud syncing, seamless integration with Microsoft Office, and advanced collaboration tools, making it a favorite for both personal and professional use. On the other hand, Markdown is a lightweight markup language that creates formatted text with simplicity and platform compatibility. Converting .one files to Markdown enables users to leverage Markdown’s ease of use, portability, and support across multiple tools and environments.

 

About Markdown (.md) Format

A lightweight markup language, markdown is used for formatting text. Markdown stores notes in markdown format, allowing users to easily structure and style text.

About OneNote (.one) Files

OneNote files store formatted notes, including text, images, and multimedia. By converting markdown to OneNote, users can harness OneNote’s extensive note-taking features.

Benefits of Using Aspose.Note and Aspose.Html for Conversion

Using Aspose.Note for .NET and Aspose.Html for .NET, you can seamlessly convert OneNote files into Markdown for .NET. This solution ensures your notes are compatible with Markdown-based tools, preserving their structure and content.

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Other Supported OneNote Conversions via .NET

You can also convert OneNote document to many other file formats:

HTML TO ONE (HyperText Markup Language)
ONE TO BMP (Bitmap Image File)
ONE TO GIF (Graphic Image File)
ONE TO JPEG (JPEG Image)
ONE TO PDF (Portable Document Format)
ONE TO PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
ONE TO TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
ONE TO NOTION (Rich Text Database Format.)
ONE TO OBSIDIAN (OneNote Section File Format.)
EVERNOTE TO ONE (Evernote Note Export Format.)
OBSIDIAN TO ONE (Markdown Plain Text File Format.)
ONE TO NOTABLE (Notable Markdown File Format.)
ONE TO ZETTLR (Zettlr Markdown File Format.)
ONE TO JOPLIN (Joplin Markdown File Format.)
ONE TO TYPORA (Typora Markdown File Format.)
ONE TO MARKDOWN (Generic Markdown File Format.)
ONE TO HTML (HyperText Markup Language.)
PDF TO ONE (Portable Document Format)
MARKDOWN TO ONE (Markdown Plain Text File Format.)
HTML TO ONE Import (HyperText Markup Language Using String Method)