Convert Markdown to TXT on Mac
Select the Markdown files in Finder, press ⌥ F, choose TXT and press Return. FileFlip saves each TXT next to its original and works without an internet connection.
How to convert Markdown to TXT with FileFlip
Select the Markdown files
In Finder or on the Desktop. One file, or a whole folder with ⌘ A.
Press ⌥ F
FileFlip opens next to the selection and lists the formats it can make from Markdown. Type “TXT” to jump to it.
Choose TXT and press Return
The TXT files appear next to the originals with the same names. The Markdown files stay as they are.
Markdown and TXT
People who don’t use Markdown see the raw # and * marks instead of formatting. Plain text strips everything but the words, ready to paste, search or process anywhere.
What changes when you convert
- All formatting, images and links are removed; only the text remains.
- Markdown is plain text with formatting marks; the converted file is for readers who don’t use Markdown.
| Property | Markdown | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Markdown | Plain text |
| Best for | Notes, documentation and README files | Notes, code and text you want to reuse anywhere |
| Opens in | Any text editor; note apps and GitHub show it formatted | Every text editor on every system |
| File extension | .md, .markdown | .txt |
| In FileFlip | Opens | Opens and saves |
Other ways on a Mac
For one file now and then you may not need FileFlip. These work with what’s already on your Mac.
Rename it
Markdown already is plain text. Duplicate the file in Finder and change the extension from .md to .txt.
The # and * marks stay in the text.
Questions about Markdown and TXT
Can I convert many Markdown files at once?
Yes. Select them all in Finder, press ⌥ F and choose TXT. Progress moves to the menu bar, so you can close the panel and keep working.
Where is the TXT file saved?
Next to the original, with the same name and the .txt extension. The Markdown file isn’t changed. In Settings you can choose a different folder instead.
Can I convert TXT back to Markdown?
No. FileFlip opens Markdown files but doesn’t save them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. FileFlip converts files on your Mac and works with the internet turned off.
Convert a folder of documents at once
FileFlip also handles images, camera raw files, video, audio, PDFs and data files. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Coming soon for Mac