Yes, we said plug it in to your computer with an actual cable. If you have the iBooks settings to automatically sync notes and highlights through iCloud then you can use any of your iOS devices during the transfer process. All you need to do is make sure that it’s running on your Mac, plug in your iOS device, and follow the prompts. A free app that takes the notes and highlights out of your iBooks, Digested puts them directly into a properly-formatted PDF or straight into Evernote. When the print window comes up select Print to File.Exporting highlights from iBooks isn’t exactly something that comes natively with the application, but there is Digested.

In Evernote, select the note you want to export then go to the File Menu and select Print. Your screen might look slightly different depending on what operating system your using but the options should sill be there.

As a sidenote I do have Evernote installed in Crossover and use NixNote as well, I’ll post more about that another day. I’m a Linux user and since Evernote doesn’t have a Linux version I often find I work in web format. The screenshots I’m demoing below where taken with the Evernote web interface, but it works the same what with their desktop software.

As with most free software remember to check for browser add-on bars and unselect these if they are not something you want during the install. I’ve used both PDF995 and CutePDF in the past and both worked well. You will need to install a free PDF printing program. Linux and Mac’s can do this normally with out issue, but if your running Windows and don’t have Adobe Acrobat you can still set this up. My work around for this is instead of using the Evernote export option I use print to file. This is not helpful if your wanting to export notes or images to attach to genealogy software! Most genealogy programs are able to link document files, PDFs and image files like jpg with out a problem. I can clip webpages, forum comments, images and make notes for the person or area I’m researching.Įvernote does have a flaw that I’ve had many genealogy friends mention. I’ve found it to be a wonderful help when I’m researching. I am a huge Evernote fan and I’ve used it daily for the past few years. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, my full disclosure can be read here.

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