What is Evernote Backup Tool?
A comprehensive overview of the desktop application that helps you backup and export your Evernote notes securely.
Overview
Evernote Backup Tool is a desktop application designed to help Evernote and Yinxiang (印象笔记) users create complete local backups of their notes. It downloads all your notebooks, notes, and attachments to a local SQLite database and can export them to ENEX, HTML, and Markdown formats.
Unlike Evernote's built-in export feature which requires manual selection of notes, our tool automates the entire process and ensures you have a complete backup of your entire account. The HTML export generates a searchable index page, and Markdown export is perfect for migrating to Obsidian or other MD-based note apps.
Key Features
Complete Backup
Download all notebooks, notes, tags, and attachments from your Evernote account to a local database.
Multiple Export Formats
Export notes to ENEX, HTML (with searchable index), and Markdown (Obsidian-ready). All formats support attachment separation.
Incremental Sync
After the initial backup, only download changed notes for fast and efficient updates.
100% Local
All data stays on your computer. No cloud servers, no data collection, complete privacy.
Multi-Platform
Native support for macOS and Windows. Works with Evernote International and Yinxiang (China).
One-Click Backup
Quick Backup button runs the entire backup process automatically with a single click.
How It Works
Evernote Backup Tool uses Evernote's official API to securely access your notes. The process is simple:
Initialize Database
Connect your Evernote account via OAuth (secure, password-free authorization)
Sync Notes
Download all notebooks, notes, and attachments to your local SQLite database
Export to ENEX / HTML / Markdown
Convert your backed-up notes to your preferred format for import into other applications or local browsing
Supported Export Formats
We support three export formats to meet different needs:
ENEX (Evernote Export)
ENEX is Evernote's standard export format. It's an XML-based format that preserves:
- Note content with full HTML formatting
- Embedded images and attachments
- Tags and metadata
- Creation and modification dates
- Note location data (if available)
Many note-taking apps can import ENEX files, making it the ideal format for backups and migration.
HTML Export
HTML export creates a browsable offline knowledge base:
- Auto-generated index page with search functionality
- Browse by notebook, click to open individual notes
- Attachments are separated and linked properly
- Works offline in any web browser
Markdown Export
Markdown export is perfect for migrating to modern note apps:
- Obsidian-ready folder structure
- Compatible with any Markdown-based app (Logseq, Typora, etc.)
- Attachments are extracted and linked
- Plain text files you can edit anywhere
Supported Services
Evernote International
- • OAuth authentication (secure)
- • Full API access
- • All note types supported
Yinxiang (印象笔记)
- • Username/password authentication
- • China servers
- • Full functionality
System Requirements
macOS
- • macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
- • 100 MB disk space
- • Internet connection
Windows
- • Windows 10 or later
- • 100 MB disk space
- • Internet connection
Pricing
Evernote Backup Tool offers a generous free tier and an affordable Pro license:
Free
$0
- Initialize database
- Sync all notes
- View statistics
- Export to ENEX
Pro (Lifetime)
$69
- Everything in Free
- Export to ENEX
- Unlimited exports
- Future updates included
Get Started
Ready to backup your Evernote notes? Download the app and follow our step-by-step guide: