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Obsidian 1.14.4 for Mac

Obsidian 1.14.4 for Mac

Mac Utilities
Updated Aug 4, 2026
Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 4, 2026

Obsidian is a note taking and knowledge app built around a simple idea. Your notes live as plain Markdown files inside a folder on your Mac, called a vault, so you always own your words and can open them with any text editor. It suits writers, students, researchers and anyone who wants a personal knowledge base that grows over years without locking their work inside one service.

Key Features

  • Linked notes with backlinks that show how your ideas connect
  • Graph view that maps the relationships across your whole vault
  • Canvas boards for laying out notes, images and ideas visually
  • Bases views for tables, cards and kanban style organisation of notes
  • Open single Markdown files from outside your vault, with Quick Look previews on macOS
  • A large library of community plugins and themes to shape the app around your work
  • Your files stay local by default, with optional paid Sync and Publish services from the maker

How to Download

Always get the Mac installer from the maker so you know the build is genuine and current. Use this link to reach the official download page, choose the Mac version and run the installer, then point the app at a vault folder on your drive. Download from the official site

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obsidian free to use? Yes. The core app is free for personal use. The maker sells optional extra services such as Sync and Publish, but you do not need them to write and organise notes locally.

Where are my notes stored? In a normal folder on your Mac as plain Markdown files. You can back that folder up, copy it or open the files in other apps whenever you like.

Does Obsidian work without an internet connection? Yes. Writing, linking and searching all work fully offline because everything runs on your own machine.

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