Strip Markdown
Extract readable plain text from Markdown, including lists, tasks, tables, code, and optional link targets.
Settings
Markdown input
Supports Markdown files, README content, GFM tables, and plain text.
Extracted text
Paste Markdown or open a local file.
Good to know
Good to know
The Markdown remover converts Markdown text into clean plain text directly in your browser, with seven independent toggles for code blocks, image alt text, link targets, list markers, soft breaks, table layout, and task status. You can switch between readable text with preserved paragraphs and a compact single-line result.
Typical searches include strip Markdown, Markdown to text, and README to plain text. Processing runs entirely locally in the browser, supports MD, Markdown, and TXT files, and shows a live statistic of characters, words, lines, and detected Markdown nodes. Very large sources above the limit are rejected with a warning.
Typical use cases
Convert README files into plain text
Open a README file or paste its content to get readable text without Markdown syntax for documentation, emails, or reports.
Preserve tables and task lists for further processing
Enable the table layout and task status options to keep GFM tables with tabs and checklists with ☑/☐ symbols in the plain text result.
Tips for better results
Selectively include or exclude code blocks
Turn off the code block option if indented or fenced code would clutter the result, such as for plain prose exports.
Use compact mode for search indexes
Compact mode condenses the result into a single line, useful for search indexes or simple text comparisons.
How it works
How it works
Step by step
Features
Features
Seven independent toggles
Control code blocks, image alt text, link targets, list markers, soft breaks, table layout, and task status individually.
Live statistics
Characters, words, lines, and detected Markdown nodes are shown live as you type.
Local processing
Your data never leaves your device; conversion runs entirely in the browser.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Are tables and lists preserved?
Yes, if the corresponding options are enabled: table cells are separated with tabs, and lists keep their markers and indentation.
Are my files uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in the browser, without transmission to a server.