Updated: How to Use the ChatGPT to Markdown Exporter

Why the extension matters

ChatGPT's native copy flow is still useful in some cases, but it often drops the source URLs we need to generate clickable footnotes inside DeepResearch Docs. That is the main reason we built the extension.

Our current extension flow is designed to handle the two main cases that matter:

• Normal chats: copy the latest assistant response in one click.
• Deep research: copy the report once you have opened the full report view.

What the extension does now

The ChatGPT to Markdown Exporter copies ChatGPT output as clean markdown that works well with DeepResearch Docs.

In the current version:

• It supports normal chat responses.
• It supports expanded deep research reports.
• It blocks collapsed deep research previews and tells you to open the report first.
• It preserves text, tables, images, and source footnotes in the main supported flow.

Known limitation: charts, Mermaid diagrams, and inline SVG graphics may still be omitted from the copied output and final exported document.

Get the extension

Install the "ChatGPT to Markdown Exporter" from the Chrome Web Store

How to use it

Getting started is simple:

1. Install the Extension:

   • Click the link above to visit the Chrome Web Store page for "ChatGPT to Markdown Exporter".
   • Click "Add to Chrome" and confirm any prompts.

2. Open ChatGPT in your browser:

   • Go to chatgpt.com.
   • Open the conversation that contains the response or deep research report you want to copy.

3. Follow the correct path for the content type:

   • Normal chat: the extension copies the latest assistant response directly.
   • Deep research: first click the expand button on the report card so the full report opens and fills the screen.
   • Collapsed deep research preview: the extension will stop and warn you to open the full report first.

4. Use the extension after the report is open:
   • Click the "ChatGPT to Markdown Exporter" extension icon in Chrome.
   • Click the main copy button in the popup.

5. Paste into Deep Research Docs:
   • Go to deepresearchdocs.com (or your app's domain).
   • Paste (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V) the copied text directly into the main text area.
   • Generate your PDF or Word document.

When to use ChatGPT's native copy button instead

There are still cases where ChatGPT's native copy button can be useful:

• Math-heavy content: if your response is heavily focused on LaTeX or formula rendering.
• Code-heavy content: if you need to preserve very specific code formatting exactly as shown in ChatGPT.

The tradeoff is that native copy often does not include the source URLs needed for automatic clickable footnotes in DeepResearch Docs.

Current limitations

At the moment, these areas still need improvement:

• Charts and diagrams: Mermaid diagrams and inline SVG charts may be omitted.
• Some complex rendering edge cases: especially content that relies on special visual structures rather than standard markdown.

We will continue improving the extension based on real usage and feedback.

The Deep Research Docs Team