Update: Transfer notes from OneNote to Obsidian (“data:image/png;base64…” to PNG)

[math7r]

Hi,

this is an update for this issue:

Avoiding "data:image/png;base64..." when pasting from OneNote

Hey, all– I’m migrating from Mac OneNote and when I copy/paste content that includes an image, I get a whole lot of this: [2021-08-24_09-58-41 (2)] It works in the preview but the edit view is a mess and it’s hard to make revisions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks! Things I have tried Copy/pasting an individual image from OneNote Copy/pasting a selected section from OneNote Copy/pasting an entire frame (text box area) from OneNote For reference, copy/pasting individua…

Since I also needed to transfer some notes with images from OneNote to Obsidian, I want to share my workflow.
It involves two plugins:

1. Convert Base64 to PNG
2. Image Converter

My workflow:

1. Use Ctrl + A and Ctrl + C in OneNote to copy the entire content (text + images).
2. Create a new page in Obsidian and paste with Ctrl + V.
3. Run the command:
   Convert Base64 to PNG: Convert Base64 to PNG for current file
   → This converts embedded base64 images to actual .png files.
4. Run the command:
   Link Converter: Active File: Links to Wiki
   → This converts Markdown image links to Obsidian-style wiki links.

Hopefully this helps others with the same issue.

If better methods for transferring individual files already exist, feel free to share!