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Accepted file formats
Obsidian supports the following file types:
- Markdown:
.md - Bases:
.base - JSON Canvas:
.canvas(Learn more) - Images:
.avif,.bmp,.gif,.jpeg,.jpg,.png,.svg,.webp - Audio:
.flac,.m4a,.mp3,.ogg,.wav,.webm,.3gp - Video:
.mkv,.mov,.mp4,.ogv,.webm - PDF:
.pdf
You can extend Obsidian to support other file formats using Community plugins.
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Embed files
Many file types — including images, audio, video, and PDFs — can be embedded directly into your notes.
- On Desktop, drag and drop a supported file into a note to embed it automatically.
- On Mobile, use the attachment options to insert or link a file.
See Embed files for more embedding options and syntax.
Note
Support for audio, video, and other files depends on the codecs available on your device.
See also
You can import Accepted file formats, or attachments, to your vault, such as images, audio files, or PDFs. Attachments are regular files that you can
This page provides an introduction to Bases syntax in Obsidian.
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This glossary includes common Obsidian terminology.
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