How to Use Midjourney to Obsidian: Step-by-Step Tutorial

What You'll Learn

• How to install and configure the Midjourney to Obsidian extension
• Step-by-step process for downloading your AI art creations
• Advanced customization options and workflow optimization
• Best practices for organizing downloaded content in Obsidian

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have:

Google Chrome browser installed on your computer
Obsidian installed and a vault set up
Active Midjourney account (free or Pro)
Basic familiarity with Obsidian's interface

Step 1: Install the Extension

Installing the Midjourney to Obsidian extension is straightforward:

Installation Process:

1

Visit the Chrome Web Store page for Midjourney to Obsidian
2

Click the "Add to Chrome" button
3

In the popup dialog, click "Add Extension" to confirm
4

You'll see a confirmation message that the extension has been added

Pro Tip

Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for easy access by clicking the puzzle piece icon and then the pin icon next to Midjourney to Obsidian.

Step 2: Connect to Midjourney

After installation, you need to connect the extension to your Midjourney account:

Connection Process:

1

Open Midjourney Imagine page
2

Log in to your Midjourney account
3

The extension will automatically detect your Midjourney user ID
4

Click the extension icon to open the options page

Connection Status

You'll see a green "Connected" status in the extension when successfully connected to Midjourney. If you see "Please open Midjourney page", refresh all Midjourney tabs and try again.

Step 3: Configure Download Settings

Configure your download preferences for the best experience:

Download Directory

Set where your Midjourney files will be downloaded:

Default directory: midjourneyObsidian
Files download to: Downloads/{your-directory}/
You can customize the directory name in the extension options

Data Range Options

Latest Data (Recommended)

Downloads your most recent 1000 Midjourney creations

All Data

Downloads your complete Midjourney history (may take longer)

Skip Downloaded Data

Enable this option to:

Avoid downloading duplicate files
Save time on subsequent downloads
Only download new creations since your last sync

Step 4: Setup Obsidian (Optional but Recommended)

For the best experience, download our pre-configured Obsidian template:

Free Obsidian Template

Download our 0-My Midjourney Home template for optimal organization.

Template includes:

Pre-configured folder structure
Optimized views for your Midjourney data
Table and card view templates

Step 5: Start Downloading

Now you're ready to download your Midjourney creations:

Download Process:

1

Click the "Start Download" button
2

Monitor progress in the real-time progress bar
3

View success and failure counts as files download
4

Files are saved to your Downloads folder in Markdown format

What Gets Downloaded

Each Midjourney creation is saved as a structured Markdown file containing:

Prompt text - Your original Midjourney prompt
Image URLs - Direct links to generated images
Parameters - All prompt attributes and settings
Metadata - Creation timestamp and job details
Obsidian-compatible formatting - Ready for linking and tagging

Progress Monitoring

During download, you'll see:

Progress Bar - Visual indication of download progress
Current/Total - Number of files processed
Success Count - Successfully downloaded files
Failed Count - Files that couldn't be downloaded
Current Status - What the extension is currently doing

Step 6: Import into Obsidian

After downloading, move your files to Obsidian and start organizing:

Moving Files

Navigate to your Downloads folder
Find the midjourneyObsidian directory
Copy or move all Markdown files to your Obsidian vault
If using our template, place files in the appropriate folders

Obsidian Organization

Once in Obsidian, you can:

Use the graph view to visualize connections between prompts
Create tags for different art styles or themes
Link related prompts together
Search through your entire prompt library
Build a comprehensive knowledge base of your AI art workflow

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

If the extension can't detect your Midjourney account:

Ensure you're logged into Midjourney
Refresh all Midjourney tabs
Try visiting midjourney.com/imagine again
Check your internet connection

Download Failures

If some files fail to download:

Check the "Failed Records" section for error details
Download the failed records list for reference
Try clearing download history and retrying
Ensure stable internet connection

Advanced Tips

Workflow Optimization

Regular Downloads: Download new creations weekly to keep your vault updated
Tagging System: Develop consistent tags for art styles, themes, and techniques
Folder Organization: Use the template's folder structure for optimal organization
Search Strategies: Use Obsidian's search to find specific prompts or techniques