Markdown to Rich Text
Paste your Markdown, then either click Copy as rich text to paste straight into Gmail or Google Docs, or pick RTF from the Download as menu for a rich-text.rtf file that opens directly in Word, WPS Office, or Pages — bold, links, lists, and tables all come out formatted.
Runs entirely in your browser — files never leave your device.
How it works
- 01Paste or upload your Markdown, or click Sample to load a realistic status update.
- 02Check the preview on the right — that's exactly how the formatting will come out.
- 03Click "Copy as rich text" to paste it straight into Gmail, Google Docs, or Slack.
- 04Or click "Download as" → "RTF" for a rich-text.rtf file you can open directly in Word, WPS Office, or Pages — no paste step needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Markdown to Rich Text free to use?
Yes, with no account and no usage limit. The conversion and clipboard copy both happen using built-in browser APIs, so there's nothing to pay for.
Does my Markdown text leave my device?
No. Rendering happens client-side, and the rich-text copy uses the browser's own Clipboard API to write directly to your local clipboard — nothing is uploaded or sent to a server (unless you use "Open from URL" to fetch a remote file, which is a direct browser request, not a server relay).
Why paste as rich text instead of just copying the Markdown?
Most email clients, docs tools, and chat apps don't render Markdown syntax — pasting raw Markdown leaves literal asterisks and pound signs in the message. Rich text carries the actual formatting (bold, links, lists, tables) so it looks right immediately.
What happens if my browser doesn't support rich text copy?
A small notice appears with fallback instructions: click into the preview pane, select all, and copy manually. That selection still carries HTML formatting when pasted into most apps.
Which apps does the pasted formatting work in?
It's been designed against Gmail, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word, which all accept standard HTML clipboard formatting. Behavior in other apps depends on how they read the clipboard, but most rich-text-aware editors work the same way.
Does it preserve tables and code formatting?
Tables, bold, italics, strikethrough, links, and lists all carry over. Code blocks paste as monospaced text, though exact code-block styling (like a shaded background) depends on the destination app.
What's the difference between "Copy as rich text" and downloading RTF?
"Copy as rich text" puts formatted HTML on your clipboard for pasting directly into an app like Gmail or Google Docs. Picking "RTF" from the "Download as" menu instead saves a standalone rich-text.rtf file — built entirely in your browser, no server round-trip — that Word, WPS Office, Apple Pages, and TextEdit all open directly, including headings, bold/italic/strikethrough, nested lists, tables, and links. It's the better option when you want a file to attach or archive rather than something to paste. "HTML" is also available in the same menu for the raw markup.