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Convert Markdown to Org Mode

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This converter turns Markdown into Org mode for Emacs, Logseq and Orgzly: star headings, #+BEGIN_SRC blocks, [[url][text]] links, checkboxes, tables and footnotes. Paste Markdown and copy the .org text.

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How it works

  1. Paste Markdown

    Paste notes, open a .md file or try the sample.

  2. Tune the output

    Use the first H1 as #+TITLE:, choose ~code~ or =verbatim= and alignment cookies for tables.

  3. Save as .org

    Download the file or paste it into an Emacs buffer; press C-c C-c in a table to realign it.

Features

  • Org emphasis

    **bold** becomes *bold*, _italic_ /italic/, ~~strike~~ +strike+, `code` ~code~.

  • Source blocks

    Fenced code becomes #+BEGIN_SRC python … #+END_SRC; lines starting with * or #+ are comma-escaped as Org requires.

  • Checkboxes and numbering

    Task lists become - [X] and - [ ]; a list starting at 3 gets the [@3] counter cookie.

  • Footnotes section

    Footnotes become [fn:label] references with definitions under a * Footnotes heading.

Limits & privacy

Files up to 10 MB. Inputs above 256 KB are converted in a Web Worker, so the page stays responsive. Nothing is uploaded: the conversion runs in your browser, and Open from URL fetches the file directly from the address you enter. See the privacy page.

Limits

Raw HTML becomes @@html:…@@ snippets or #+BEGIN_EXPORT html blocks. A pipe inside a table cell is written as \vert{} because | always splits Org table cells.

FAQ

Why are there invisible characters in my output?

Org emphasis only works next to spaces or punctuation. Where Markdown puts * or / inside words, a zero-width space is inserted, the escape the Org manual recommends.

Does it work with Logseq?

Logseq reads Org files; headings, links and source blocks work. Logseq-specific properties are not created.

How are images written?

As [[https://…/image.png]] links, which Org shows inline with org-display-inline-images; alt text becomes #+CAPTION.

Are tables aligned?

Yes, columns are padded. Aligned Markdown columns add a <l> <c> <r> cookie row.

Can I export the Org file to HTML or PDF?

Yes, with Emacs (C-c C-e). For Markdown to HTML directly, use the Markdown to HTML converter.

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