Markdown to Markdown Converter

About Markdown to Markdown Converter

Reformat, beautify, and optimize Markdown tables with advanced formatting options. Perfect for cleaning up messy tables, standardizing formatting, and improving readability in documentation.

Key Features

• Table Beautification: Add consistent column padding for better readability
• Alignment Control: Set left, center, right, or preserve existing alignment
• Sorting: Sort rows alphabetically by first column (ascending or descending)
• Header Support: Toggle header row inclusion
• Auto-Formatting: Automatically formats tables to GFM standard
• File Upload: Upload .md files directly
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type
• Copy & Download: Export as .md file

How to Use

1. Input Markdown Table: Paste your Markdown table or upload a .md file
2. Configure Options: Choose formatting preferences (padding, alignment, sorting)
3. Review Output: The formatted table updates automatically
4. Copy to Document: Use the Copy button and paste into your Markdown file
5. Download (Optional): Save as .md file for later use

Formatting Options

• Column Padding: Adds spaces to align columns vertically for better readability
• Alignment: Controls text alignment using colons in separator row (:---, :---:, ---:)
• Sorting: Alphabetically sorts data rows by first column value
• Header Preservation: Maintains or removes header row as needed

Example Conversion

Messy Markdown Input:

|Name|Age|City|
|---|---|---|
|John|28|New York|
|Jane|34|London|

Beautified Markdown Output:

| Name | Age | City     |
| :--- | :-- | :------- |
| John | 28  | New York |
| Jane | 34  | London   |

Common Use Cases

• Documentation Cleanup: Beautify tables in README files and wikis
• Standardization: Ensure consistent table formatting across projects
• Readability: Make tables easier to read in plain text editors
• Version Control: Create cleaner diffs in Git by standardizing formatting
• Data Organization: Sort and align data for better presentation
• Migration: Reformat tables when moving between platforms

Alignment Syntax

Markdown uses colons in the separator row to control alignment:

• Left align: :--- or --- (default)
• Center align: :---:
• Right align: ---:

GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)

This converter follows GFM table syntax:

• Pipe-delimited columns with | separators
• Header separator line with dashes
• Optional alignment indicators with colons
• Leading and trailing pipes required
• Spaces around cell content for readability

Tips for Best Results

• Enable column padding for better readability in text editors
• Use sorting to organize data alphabetically
• Preserve alignment when reformatting existing tables
• Keep cell content concise for cleaner formatting
• Use consistent formatting across all tables in your project
• Test formatted tables in your Markdown renderer

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your Markdown data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change how my table looks on GitHub or in my docs site?

No. The converter only affects the source formatting (spacing, alignment row), not the rendered appearance, as long as you stay within standard GitHub Flavored Markdown table syntax.

Why is the tool adding extra spaces in my table?

Column padding is used to visually align columns in plain text editors. You can disable padding if you prefer more compact source code.

Does sorting modify the header row?

No. Sorting only reorders the data rows. The header row remains at the top to preserve column labels.

Can I preserve my original alignment markers?

If you choose the "Auto (preserve)" alignment option, the converter reads your existing alignment markers and keeps them when rebuilding the separator row.

Does this tool support multiple tables in one document?

The converter focuses on a single GitHub Flavored Markdown table. If your document has multiple tables, process them one at a time for best results.