PDFAnnotations – Extract PDF highlights locally to Notion & Obsidian

Summary: PDFAnnotations is a local-browser tool that converts PDF highlights into structured notes with clean formatting. It exports directly to Notion, Obsidian, and Markdown without uploading files, ensuring privacy and quick access to annotated content.

What it does

It extracts and organizes PDF highlights by color or annotation type, allowing live preview and editing before exporting. The tool operates entirely in the browser using WebAssembly for speed and security.

Who it's for

Users who need private, formatted export of PDF annotations for personal knowledge management in Notion, Obsidian, or Markdown workflows.

Why it matters

It solves the problem of messy, unformatted exports and privacy concerns by keeping all processing local without requiring uploads or accounts.