Where Does Notable Store Notes and Settings?
Notable keeps notes as Markdown files in a data folder you choose, with app settings in the OS config area.
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Notable stores each note as a Markdown file with attachments beside it in a data folder. The folder location is yours to pick at first launch, which makes backup a plain directory copy. Metadata and tags live inside the note files themselves.
Application settings such as theme and editor options sit separately in the OS config area. Moving machines means copying the data folder and pointing Notable at it. Version control works naturally because everything is text.
Where Notable stores this, by platform
~/.config/Notable
App settings live here. Notes themselves sit in the data folder chosen at setup. Copy that folder to migrate the collection.
~/Library/Application Support/Notable
Same split between settings here and notes in the data folder. Exact inner names may vary by Notable release.
%APPDATA%\Notable
Settings under Roaming with notes in the chosen data folder. Keep the data folder in synced storage for simple backups.
Frequently asked questions
Can I read Notable notes without the app?
Yes. Notes are Markdown files with attachments beside them in the data folder. Any editor opens them. The app adds tagging and search on top.
How do I move my Notable vault?
Copy the data folder to the new spot and point Notable at it in settings. Attachments travel inside the folder. Settings need separate export.
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