Markdown to Text Converter

Convert Markdown files to clean, plain text

MD to TextRemove FormattingPreserve StructureFree Forever
Markdown Input
Paste your Markdown content here
Plain Text Output
Clean text without markdown formatting
Supported Markdown Elements
  • Headers (# ## ### #### ##### ######)
  • Text formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough)
  • Lists (ordered and unordered, nested)
  • Code blocks and inline code
  • Blockquotes (> quoted text)
  • Links (keeps text, removes URLs)
  • Images (removes completely)
  • Tables (converts to plain text format)
  • Horizontal rules (removes)
  • HTML tags (strips all tags)
Perfect For

📝 Documentation

Convert README files and documentation to plain text for reports or presentations.

📧 Email Content

Clean up markdown content for email newsletters and plain text emails.

📄 Content Migration

Move content from markdown-based systems to plain text formats.

🔍 Text Analysis

Prepare markdown content for text analysis tools that require plain text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to formatting?

All markdown formatting is removed, but the text structure is preserved. Lists become bullet points or numbered items, and headers become plain text with proper spacing.

Are tables converted?

Yes, markdown tables are converted to a plain text format with pipe separators for readability.

What about code blocks?

Code blocks are preserved as plain text with the code content intact, but the markdown formatting (backticks) is removed.

Is this different from the ChatGPT converter?

Yes! This tool is more comprehensive and handles all markdown elements including tables, nested lists, and complex formatting. The ChatGPT converter is optimized for typical AI responses.