All Markdown syntax: headings (#), emphasis (*), links, images, code blocks, blockquotes, and table formatting.

Link text is kept, but the URL is removed. Images are replaced with their alt text.

Can I convert plain text back to Markdown?

Yes, use our Text to Markdown tool.

Markdown to Plain Text Converter

Strip all Markdown formatting and get clean plain text.

Also known as: strip Markdown formatting, Markdown to TXT, remove Markdown syntax, MD to plain text

687 files converted

Your files stay private — all processing happens in your browser.

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Type Markdown on the left to see plain text.

Ctrl+V to paste · Ctrl+Enter to convert

What is Markdown to Plain Text Converter?

Markdown to Plain Text Converter is a free, browser-based tool that lets you strip all Markdown formatting and get clean plain text. No signup is required, and no files are uploaded to any server — all processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. This tool is also commonly referred to as strip Markdown formatting, Markdown to TXT, remove Markdown syntax.