Markdown to Textile Converter

About Markdown to Textile Converter

Convert Markdown tables to Textile markup format for use in Redmine, Textpattern, and other Textile-based content management systems. Textile is a lightweight markup language that uses simple syntax for formatting text.

Key Features

• Header Support: Toggle header row with |_. syntax
• Cell Alignment: Choose left (<.), center (=.), or right (>.) alignment
• Special Character Escaping: Automatically escapes Textile special characters
• Automatic Parsing: Extracts data from GitHub Flavored Markdown tables
• Textile Compatible: Works with Redmine, Textpattern, and all Textile systems
• File Upload: Upload .md files directly
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type
• Copy & Download: Easy export options

How to Use

1. Input Markdown Table: Paste your Markdown table or upload a .md file
2. Configure Options: Choose header and alignment settings
3. Review Output: The Textile markup updates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy button or download as .textile file
5. Use in Your System: Paste into Redmine, Textpattern, or other Textile-based platforms

Textile Table Syntax

• |_. Header: Underscore after pipe for header cells
• <. Left: Left alignment prefix
• =. Center: Center alignment prefix
• >. Right: Right alignment prefix
• | Cell |: Pipe delimiters for cells

Alignment Options

• Left (<.): Aligns cell content to the left (default)
• Center (=.): Centers cell content
• Right (>.): Aligns cell content to the right

Example Conversion

Markdown Input:

| Name | Age | City | Department |
|------|-----|------|------------|
| John Doe | 28 | New York | Engineering |
| Jane Smith | 34 | London | Marketing |

Textile Output (Left Aligned):

|_<. Name |_<. Age |_<. City |_<. Department |
|<. John Doe |<. 28 |<. New York |<. Engineering |
|<. Jane Smith |<. 34 |<. London |<. Marketing |

Common Use Cases

• Redmine: Create tables in Redmine wiki pages and issue descriptions
• Textpattern: Format content for Textpattern CMS articles
• Project Documentation: Document project data in Textile format
• Bug Tracking: Add structured data to bug reports
• Wiki Pages: Create comparison tables for documentation
• Content Management: Format data for Textile-based CMS platforms

Textile Compatibility

This converter generates standard Textile markup that works with:

• Redmine project management software
• Textpattern content management system
• GitHub (Textile support in some contexts)
• Any platform supporting Textile markup
• Textile parsers and renderers

Special Character Handling

The converter automatically escapes Textile special characters to prevent formatting conflicts:

• Asterisks (*) - Used for bold text
• Underscores (_) - Used for italic text
• Carets (^) - Used for superscript
• Tildes (~) - Used for subscript
• At symbols (@) - Used for code

Advanced Textile Features

• Cell Spanning: Can be added manually with \2, \3 syntax for colspan
• Row Spanning: Can be added manually with /2, /3 syntax for rowspan
• Cell Styling: Supports inline CSS with {style} syntax
• Cell Classes: Supports CSS classes with (class) syntax

Markdown Table Support

Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) table syntax:

• Pipe-delimited columns
• Header separator line with dashes
• Optional column alignment indicators (:---:, ---:, :---)
• Leading and trailing pipes

Tips for Best Results

• Use header row for column names in data tables
• Choose appropriate alignment for numeric vs text data
• Keep cell content concise for better readability
• Test the output in your Textile system's preview mode
• Avoid nested tables for better compatibility
• Use consistent alignment across similar data types

FAQ

• Which Textile implementations does this support? The output uses standard Textile table syntax that works in Redmine, Textpattern, and most Textile-compatible renderers.
• What if my Markdown doesn't have a header row? You can disable the header option, in which case only data rows are converted to Textile table rows.
• Can I add custom styling? Yes. After conversion, you can manually add Textile class or style annotations such as (class) or {style} to cells.
• Is any content stored on the server? No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser; your Markdown and Textile output are never uploaded.

Privacy & Security

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