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How to Convert Markdown to Plain Text

Input

Add Your Markdown Content

Start by adding your Markdown content with any formatting. The converter supports GitHub-flavored Markdown, CommonMark, and other variants to strip all formatting and extract clean plain text:

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Paste directly: Copy your markdown content and paste it into the input editor
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Upload a file: Click "Upload" to select a .md, .markdown, or .txt file
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Try the sample: Click "Sample" to see how various markdown elements are converted

Example: Markdown Input with Formatting

Here's markdown with various formatting elements:

# Welcome to **Markdown**

This is a **bold text** and *italic text*.

- List item with **bold**
- Another with `code`

[Click here](https://example.com) for more info.

> This is a quote
Conversion

Automatic Formatting Removal

The converter automatically removes all Markdown formatting elements while preserving the actual content:

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Text formatting: Strips bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~)
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Links & images: Removes URLs but keeps link text and image alt text
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Structure: Removes headings markers (###), list bullets, blockquote markers
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Code & tables: Removes code blocks, inline code markers, and table formatting
Output

Get Clean Plain Text

The converted plain text is ready to use with helpful statistics displayed:

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Live statistics: See word count, character count, and line count in real-time
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Copy to clipboard: One-click copying for quick pasting anywhere
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Download as file: Save as a .txt file for later use

Example: Clean Plain Text Output

The same content with all formatting removed:

Welcome to Markdown

This is a bold text and italic text.

List item with bold
Another with code

Click here for more info.

This is a quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to links when converting to plain text?

The converter keeps the link text but removes the URL. For example, "[Click here](https://example.com)" becomes just "Click here". This preserves readability while removing formatting, following content readability best practices.

Does the converter remove code blocks?

Yes, both fenced code blocks (```) and inline code markers (`) are removed. The code content itself is removed from code blocks, while inline code keeps the text without the backticks.

Can I see word count and character count?

Yes! The tool displays live word count statistics including word count, character count, and line count. These update automatically as you convert your markdown to plain text, perfect for content writing and editing.

What happens to markdown tables?

Markdown table formatting (pipes and alignment markers) is removed, leaving only the cell content as plain text. Each table row becomes a simple line of text, making it readable in plain text editors.

Is this useful for getting text for SMS or emails?

Absolutely! This tool is perfect for extracting clean text from markdown for use in SMS messages, plain text emails, or any system that doesn't support formatting. The word count feature helps ensure you stay within character limits.

Is the converter free to use?

Yes, completely free with no limitations on file size or usage. Convert unlimited markdown files to plain text with full statistics. No registration required.

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