MD vs TXT
A quick, plain-English comparison of the MD and TXT file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| MD | TXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | text | text |
| Extension | .md | .txt |
| MIME type | text/markdown | text/plain |
| Converts to | 13 formats | 15 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
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MD vs TXT: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between MD and TXT?
Markdown lightweight markup. Plain text.
Should I use MD or TXT?
Both are text formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert MD to TXT?
Open the MD-to-TXT converter, drop your MD file in, and download the TXT. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.