Obsidian Portable
Take your notes anywhere with the portable version of Obsidian for Windows. Run from USB drives, cloud folders, or any location without installation.
Why Obsidian Portable?
Obsidian Portable brings the powerful markdown note-taking capabilities of Obsidian to a truly portable format. Built with the PortableApps.com launcher, it allows you to carry your entire knowledge base with you.True Portability
Run from USB drives, cloud folders, or any removable media without installing on the host PC
Automatic Path Management
Seamlessly handles vault locations as you move between different drives and computers
Zero Installation
No local installation required — just plug in and run from any Windows PC
Preserves Settings
All your settings, plugins, and data travel with you between computers
Key Features
PortableApps.com Integration
PortableApps.com Integration
Built using the PortableApps.com launcher framework for seamless portability and integration with the PortableApps.com Platform.
Smart Data Directory Management
Smart Data Directory Management
Uses
--user-data-dir command-line argument to keep all Obsidian data in the portable directory structure.Drive Letter Independence
Drive Letter Independence
Automatically updates vault paths when your portable drive changes letter, ensuring vaults remain accessible.
Multi-Version Support
Multi-Version Support
Supports the latest Obsidian versions with easy upgrade path for new releases.
Get Started
Download
Download the latest version from the GitHub Releases page
Quick Start Guide
Follow our complete quick start guide to set up Obsidian Portable in minutes
Documentation
Installation Guide
Step-by-step installation instructions
Using Obsidian Portable
Learn how to use all the portable features
Configuration
Configure launcher and application settings
Troubleshooting
Solutions to common issues
Advanced Topics
Launcher Configuration
Customize the PortableApps.com launcher settings
File Structure
Understand the portable directory layout
Upgrading
Keep your portable installation up to date
Command-Line Arguments
Advanced launcher options and arguments
Support & Community
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers
Contributing
Contribute to the project
Changelog
Version history and updates
Support Development
Support the project on Ko-fi
Obsidian Portable is a community-maintained project by @Papela, packaged with the PortableApps.com launcher. It is not officially affiliated with Obsidian.md.