Markdown · Plain to MD
Convert Plain Text to Markdown
Normalize plain text into Markdown-ready paragraphs. Numbered and bulleted lists already in Markdown syntax pass through cleanly; auto-detection of headings, URLs, and code blocks ships in a future wave.
Free, no signup. Up to 1 MB per request.
plain text to Markdown examples
Paste real plain text in the left column, see the Markdown output on the right.
How plain text-to-Markdown conversion works
Paste plain text — Paste your plain text into the input field.
Convert — Click Convert to normalize paragraph structure.
Copy — Copy the Markdown output or download as `.md`.
plain text edge cases we handle
Pass-through list syntax
If your text already uses `1.` / `-` / `*` list markers, the converter preserves them verbatim — no double-processing.
Paragraph spacing
Single line breaks collapse into joined lines; blank lines mark new paragraphs (CommonMark-compliant).
No tag injection
The converter never invents headings, links, or emphasis — what you paste is what you get, just normalized.
What it does not detect
URL linkification, ALL-CAPS headings, and indented code blocks are not detected — mark them yourself and the converter preserves your marks.
Frequently asked questions
Will URLs be auto-linked?
Not in this release — bare URLs are kept as plain text. Use HTML→MD if your source already wraps URLs in <a> tags.
What about ALL CAPS HEADINGS?
Not auto-detected yet. To force headings, prefix lines with #, ##, or ### before pasting.
Can it identify code blocks?
Not in this release. Wrap code in triple backticks (```) before pasting if you need fenced blocks.
Does it detect lists from indentation?
No — lists need standard Markdown markers (-, *, 1.). Existing markers pass through cleanly.
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