Rich Text to Markdown Converter
Convert formatted text from Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Notion, or any rich text editor into clean Markdown. Paste your content below and the Markdown result appears instantly.
Free to use. No login or ads. Conversion happens in your browser, so your content is not uploaded to Vasilkoff.
Rich Text Input
Markdown Output
How to convert rich text to Markdown
- Copy formatted content from Google Docs, Word, Notion, a CMS, or another rich text editor.
- Paste it into the Rich Text Input above. The tool reads the underlying formatting and converts it as you type.
- Review and copy the Markdown, or use Preview to check how the converted content will render.
The converter keeps meaningful document structure while removing editor-specific styling that Markdown cannot represent.
Rich text vs. Markdown
Rich text stores visual formatting behind an editor interface. Markdown expresses the same core structure with readable plain-text characters, making content easier to move between tools.
| Content | Rich text | Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Headings | Visual heading styles | # Heading or ## Heading |
| Emphasis | Toolbar bold and italic | **bold** and *italic* |
| Links | Linked display text | [display text](https://example.com) |
| Lists | Bullets and numbering | - item or 1. item |
| Storage | Editor-specific document data | Portable plain-text files |
Why convert documents to Markdown?
Markdown is portable, version-control friendly, and readable without a proprietary editor. It works well for README files, technical documentation, static-site content, knowledge bases, and publishing workflows where clean structure matters more than document styling.
- Move drafts from Google Docs or Word into Git-based projects.
- Remove copied fonts, colors, spacing, and other unwanted markup.
- Prepare content for GitHub, Astro, Hugo, Jekyll, or documentation tools.
- Keep source content readable and easy to review in version control.
- Normalize CMS or AI-generated rich text before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rich text to Markdown converter free?
Yes. The converter is free to use with no account, subscription, or usage limit.
Can I paste content from Google Docs or Microsoft Word?
Yes. Copy formatted content from Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or another rich text editor and paste it into the input area. The tool converts supported formatting into Markdown.
Which formatting is preserved?
Common structure such as headings, bold and italic text, links, lists, blockquotes, code, and tables is converted. Page-specific fonts, colors, spacing, and layout styling are intentionally removed.
Is my pasted content uploaded or stored?
Conversion happens in your browser. The tool does not send your content to a server. Your browser saves the current input locally so it can restore your work on the same device.
What is the difference between rich text, HTML, and Markdown?
Rich text is visually formatted editor content, usually represented as HTML when copied. Markdown is a simpler plain-text syntax. This tool reads the pasted rich text structure and produces portable Markdown.
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