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Markdown to Plain Text
Remove all Markdown formatting and get clean plain text
About the Markdown to Plain Text Converter
Strip Markdown formatting and get clean plain text. This tool removes headings markers, asterisks, underscores, backticks, link syntax, image tags and table pipes, leaving only readable text.
Use it to prepare content for places that do not support Markdown — SMS, plain-text emails, form fields, social posts, subtitles or text-to-speech. Options let you keep link URLs, preserve line breaks and trim extra spaces, and live counters show characters and words before and after.
How to use MD to TXT
- Paste Markdown. Enter text or upload a .md file.
- Pick options. Choose whether to keep link URLs, preserve line breaks and trim extra spaces.
- Copy or download. Copy the plain text or download it as a .txt file.
Features
- Removes all Markdown syntax
- Optional link URL preservation
- Line break control
- Character and word counters
- Download as .txt
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove Markdown formatting from text?
Paste the Markdown into the input box. The plain text version appears instantly in the output panel.
What happens to links?
By default only the link text is kept. Enable “Preserve link URLs” to keep the address next to the text.
Is it free and private?
Yes. It is free, and all processing happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded.