Exporting Multiple iOS notes while retaining their time stamps

Hi, as far as I know, it's not possible to export multiple iOS notes at once. I know there are workarounds, which I tried, such as exporting a number of iOS notes, to the iOS file app but they're not retaining the time stamps, they only show today's date. I wondered had anyone come up with a better solution. I have over 100+ notes, and to do them individually would be time consuming and as a last resort. I also requested data information from Apple but I don't know how long it would take for them to process it.


I have given feedback to Apple. Im surprised in this day and age they don't make it easier to export your notes while keeping the dates when the notes were made.


Thanks in advance for your help.


Claire.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 22, 2025 01:50 AM

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Jun 22, 2025 01:01 PM in response to clairemissy

Claire ~ A custom shortcut can automate the process of copying all the notes in a Notes folder to a Files folder. The creation & modified dates can be preserved at the top of the resulting .txt file, but hyperlinks won't be preserved.


...If that interests you, post back indicating the folder name containing your notes and the destination path in Files. Then I can send you an iCloud link to the custom shortcut.


Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support


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