# Camera for Obsidian Notes — Photos to md files in seconds

> Converts images of text into structured Markdown files with YAML frontmatter. (iPhone/iPad app by App Meets Ai, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obsidian-notes/id6760216832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [App Meets Ai, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773903809)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obsidian-notes/id6760216832/reviews.md

## What is Camera for Obsidian Notes?

Turn any photo into a perfectly formatted Markdown note, ready to drop straight into Obsidian, Bear, Notion, Joplin, or any Markdown editor.

Stop retyping handwritten notes, whiteboard sessions, and paper documents. Point, shoot, and watch Obsidian Camera instantly convert your image into a clean .md file with proper YAML frontmatter.

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BUILT FOR OBSIDIAN USERS
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Your workflow. Your vault. Obsidian Camera was designed from the ground up for the PKM community. People who think in second brains, linked notes, and structured Markdown.

- Snap or upload a photo of handwritten notes, whiteboards, books, or receipts
- AI-powered analysis extracts and structures the text instantly
- YAML frontmatter auto-generated with date, tags, and source
- Edit the files however you want
- Share directly to Obsidian, Bear, Notion, Joplin, VS Code, or any app

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WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS
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- Obsidian — send .md files straight to your vault
- Bear — import clean Markdown, ready to link
- Joplin — compatible with your sync setup
- VS Code — open and edit anywhere
- Any Markdown editor on your device

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POWERFUL CAPTURE. ZERO FRICTION.
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- Camera capture or import from your photo library
- Edit extracted text before saving
- Rename note titles right in the app
- Browse all saved notes in a clean file view
- Multi-language support: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese


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YOUR SECOND BRAIN DESERVES BETTER
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PKM enthusiasts, Zettelkasten practitioners, and daily note-takers share the same problem: the physical world keeps producing notes that never make it into the digital vault.

Obsidian Camera closes that gap.

A brilliant idea on a napkin. A professor's whiteboard. A printed article. A sticky note on your monitor. Your vault grows automatically, every time you take a photo.

For Terms of Use: https://www.appmeetsai.com/terms
For Privacy Policy: https://www.appmeetsai.com/privacy

## Key features

- Convert photos to Markdown
- AI text extraction
- Auto-generated YAML frontmatter
- Direct sharing to PKM apps
- Edit extracted text
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Unlimited | $39.99 | per 6 months |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-obsidian-notes/id6760216832/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Synced with iCloud

*2026-03-17*

Worked perfectly. 5 star!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Camera for Obsidian Notes

### What is Obsidian Camera?

Obsidian Camera is a tool that converts images of text into Markdown files. It's designed to help users quickly digitize handwritten notes, whiteboards, and documents for use in PKM systems.

### Does Obsidian Camera have ads?

No, Obsidian Camera is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Obsidian Camera support?

Obsidian Camera is available for iPhone and iPod touch devices.

### How often is Obsidian Camera updated?

The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on April 29, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

### What is the age rating for Obsidian Camera?

Obsidian Camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I edit the extracted text in Obsidian Camera?

Yes, you can edit the extracted text before saving the Markdown file, ensuring accuracy and customization.

### What languages does Obsidian Camera support?

Obsidian Camera supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Portuguese.

### How does Obsidian Camera compare to other OCR apps?

Obsidian Camera is specifically optimized for PKM users, focusing on generating structured Markdown with YAML frontmatter, which may be a key differentiator from general OCR applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.7 — 2026-08-02

Minor updates and improvements

### 1.2.6 — 2026-06-25

Minor updates

### 1.2.5 — 2026-06-17

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2.4 — 2026-05-25

Improved scanning and minor bug fixes

### 1.2.3 — 2026-04-29

Minor bug fixes and enhancements

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All apps by App Meets Ai, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1773903809

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-08.*
