To convert MD to RST, select or drop your .md file above, check that RST is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is an MD file?
MD – Markdown document. Markdown is plain text with a few marks (# for headings, ** for bold, - for lists) that tools turn into formatted pages. It is the usual format of README files, notes and documentation.
MD Converter →What is an RST file?
RST – reStructuredText document. reStructuredText is the plain text markup of Python documentation: headings are underlined, lists use dashes, and directives add tables, notes and code.
RST Converter →How to convert MD to RST
- Click Select File, or drop your .md files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that RST is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
MD vs RST: how they compare
| MD | RST | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Flowing text | Flowing text |
| Editable | Yes | Yes |
| Created by | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz, 2004 | David Goodger, 2001 |
| Best for | Notes, documentation and writing for the web | Technical documentation |
Good to know
- The Markdown is read as GitHub-style Markdown (headings, lists, tables, links, code). Pictures it links to are not downloaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting MD to RST free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my MD files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because it needs tools that do not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
How large can the MD file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Will the RST look the same as the MD?
The text and structure are kept: headings, lists, tables, bold and italic. Exact page layout, fonts and spacing may differ, because RST is flowing text, not fixed pages.
Can I convert several MD files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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