Text to Markdown Converter

Convert plain text to Markdown format instantly. Smart detection for headings, lists, links, and formatting. Perfect for creating structured documents.

Smart Processing Options

Markdown Format

Text Input

Markdown Output

Understanding Text to Markdown Conversion

What is Text to Markdown Conversion?

Text to Markdown conversion is the process of transforming plain text into structured Markdown format. Our smart converter automatically detects patterns in your text like headings, lists, links, and formatting, then converts them into proper Markdown syntax. This is especially useful for converting documents, emails, or notes into Markdown for documentation, blogging, or publishing platforms.

Smart Detection Features

Heading Detection

Automatically identifies headings from ALL CAPS text, underlined text (===, ---), numbered sections, and title-case phrases.

List Recognition

Converts bullet points (•, -, *), numbered lists, lettered lists, and Roman numeral lists into proper Markdown list syntax.

URL Auto-linking

Detects URLs and email addresses in your text and converts them to clickable Markdown links with proper syntax.

Emphasis Detection

Recognizes text in *asterisks*, _underscores_, ALL CAPS, and "quoted text" to apply appropriate Markdown emphasis.

Code Block Recognition

Identifies indented code blocks, backtick-wrapped code, and consistently indented text blocks for proper code formatting.

Table Detection

Converts tab-separated values and aligned text columns into Markdown tables (available in Extended format).

When to Use Text to Markdown Conversion

Text to Markdown conversion is valuable in many scenarios where you need to transform unstructured text into well-formatted documents.

Email to Documentation

Convert email content, meeting notes, or plain text documents into structured Markdown for documentation systems like GitBook or Notion.

Blog Post Creation

Transform drafts written in plain text editors into Markdown format for publishing on platforms like Ghost, Jekyll, or Hugo.

README Generation

Convert project descriptions, feature lists, and documentation from plain text into properly formatted README files for GitHub repositories.

Note-Taking Conversion

Transform notes from text editors into Markdown for use in apps like Obsidian, Bear, or Typora.

Academic Writing

Convert research notes, outlines, and drafts into Markdown for academic writing workflows using Pandoc and LaTeX.

Content Migration

Migrate content from legacy systems, plain text files, or other formats into Markdown for modern content management systems.