reStructuredText to Markdown Converter
Paste reStructuredText and convert it into clean Markdown instantly.
reStructuredText to Markdown Converter
Paste reStructuredText and convert it into clean Markdown instantly.
About the reStructuredText to Markdown converter
Rewrite headings, links, and literal blocks
The converter recognizes underline and overline RST headings, inline RST links, literal blocks introduced by double colon syntax, and numbered list markers using a closing parenthesis. These patterns are rewritten into Markdown headings, links, fenced code blocks, and numbered lists.
Use as a migration draft
reStructuredText has many directive and table forms that are project-specific. This converter keeps unsupported lines readable instead of trying to infer every Sphinx extension, so review directives, tables, substitutions, and custom roles by hand.
FAQ
Common questions and answers about this topic.
What is reStructuredText?
reStructuredText (rst) is a lightweight markup language commonly used in Python documentation and Sphinx-based projects.
What rst features are supported?
The converter rewrites underline and overline headings, inline links, literal blocks, and numbered list markers written as `1)`. Tables, directives, substitutions, and custom roles are preserved as text and should be reviewed manually.
When would I convert rst to Markdown?
Common use cases include migrating Sphinx documentation to MkDocs, GitHub wikis, or any Markdown-based documentation platform.
Is my data sent to any server?
No, the reStructuredText to Markdown conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your document is converted locally with JavaScript and never uploaded.