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Text to Markdown Converter

Convert plain text files to clean, structured markdown. Format your notes, documentation, and text content with proper markdown syntax. Browser-based, instant, and completely private.

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Benefits

Why Convert Text to Markdown?

Format plain text content

add structure and formatting to your text files

Prepare notes for markdown editors

convert text files for Obsidian, Typora, or VS Code

Create documentation from text

transform plain text into structured docs

Add markdown syntax automatically

detect headings, lists, and formatting patterns

Migrate text to markdown platforms

move content to Hugo, Jekyll, or Ghost

No file upload required

all processing happens locally in your browser

Simple Process

How It Works

1

Paste text or drop a file

onto the converter

2

Watch the instant conversion

right in your browser

3

Preview, copy, or download

your formatted markdown

Reference

Text Elements Converted

Text Pattern
Markdown Output
ALL CAPS lines
# Headings (auto-detected)
Numbered lines (1. 2. 3.)
Ordered lists
Bullet-like lines (-, *, •)
Unordered lists
Indented paragraphs
Code blocks or quotes
URLs
Markdown links
Email addresses
Email links
Plain paragraphs
Markdown paragraphs

Use Cases

Common Text Conversion Use Cases

Format notes for markdown editors

Convert plain text notes into properly formatted markdown for Obsidian, Typora, VS Code, or any markdown editor. Add structure and formatting automatically.

Create documentation from text files

Transform plain text documentation into structured markdown for static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, or MkDocs.

Migrate text content to markdown CMS

Move plain text content to markdown-based platforms like Ghost, Forestry, or Netlify CMS with proper formatting.

Prepare text for AI processing

Convert plain text files to clean markdown for better AI/LLM processing. Structured markdown improves RAG retrieval accuracy.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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