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Convert Text to Markdown

Turn plain text notes into structured Markdown, entirely in your browser. Detects headings, lists, links, and emphasis.

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Text to Markdown Docs

Turn plain-text notes into structured Markdown. The converter detects headings, lists, links, and emphasis using a set of heuristics you can toggle in the options panel. Useful for retro-fitting old text files into a Markdown workflow.

What it detects

  • Headings: ALL-CAPS lines, lines followed by ==== (H1) or ---- (H2), short single-line sentences at structural positions.
  • Bullet lists: lines starting with •, -, *, +.
  • Numbered lists: lines starting with 1., 1), (1).
  • URLs: raw https://... URLs become auto-linked Markdown links.
  • Emphasis: *text* or _text_ patterns mapped to italics; ALL-CAPS short phrases optionally bolded.
  • Quotes: quoted lines mapped to blockquotes (configurable).
  • Section dividers: long runs of --- or === become horizontal rules.

Toggles in the options panel

Each detection is independent and can be disabled. Heuristics over plain text are inherently lossy — what looks like a heading to the parser might be a normal short sentence in your source. Toggle off whatever produces false positives for your input.

The toggles re-run conversion instantly. No undo needed; just check or uncheck and the output updates.

Limitations

This is a structural inferer, not a semantic understanding. It will miss:

  • Tables in ASCII art — long-form ASCII tables don't map to Markdown tables. Convert the source first or use a spreadsheet-export path.
  • Complex indentation hierarchies — outline formats with mixed bullet styles can break nesting detection.
  • In-paragraph emphasis like SHOUTING for emphasis in the middle of a sentence — usually preserved as plain text.
Tip: for the cleanest conversion, start with text that has clear structural cues (blank lines between sections, consistent list bullets). Heuristic detection rewards consistent formatting.

Privacy

All regex-based, all local. No library load, no network call.

How to convert text to Markdown

1

Paste or drop your text

Paste your plain text notes into the editor, or drop a .txt file onto the upload strip.

2

We structure it in your browser

iLoveMD detects headings, lists, links, and emphasis locally and adds Markdown syntax. Use the options panel to tune what it detects.

3

Copy or download the Markdown

Copy the Markdown to your clipboard or download it as a .md file.

Frequently asked questions

What does it detect?

ALL-CAPS and underlined headings, bullet and numbered lists, URLs, emphasis, quotes, and section dividers. You can toggle each detection in the options panel.

Does my text get uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

Can I control how it converts?

Yes. The options panel lets you turn individual detections on or off, then re-converts instantly.

Does it work offline?

Once the page has loaded, yes. Conversions run locally without an internet connection.

Can I strip Markdown back to plain text?

Yes. Use the Markdown to Plain Text tool to remove Markdown syntax.