How to Convert Medium Articles to Markdown
A complete guide to converting Medium posts to Markdown format using mdify - the free, fast Medium to MD converter.
Why Convert Medium to Markdown?
Converting Medium articles to Markdown format offers several benefits:
- Portability: Use your content anywhere - GitHub, GitLab, static site generators, or documentation platforms
- Backup: Keep a local copy of your Medium articles in a universal format
- Migration: Easily move content from Medium to your own blog or website
- Version Control: Track changes to your content using Git with Markdown files
- Editing Freedom: Edit your content in any text editor or Markdown tool
Quick Start: Convert Medium to MD in 30 Seconds
- Copy your Medium article URL
- Visit mdify.vedant.works
- Paste the URL and click "Convert to MD"
- Download your Markdown file
Step-by-Step Guide: Medium to Markdown Conversion
Step 1: Find Your Medium Article URL
Navigate to the Medium article you want to convert. The URL will look something like:
https://medium.com/@username/article-title-123abcCopy the entire URL from your browser's address bar. This works for:
- Your own Medium articles
- Any public Medium post
- Medium publications
- Custom domain Medium blogs
Step 2: Open mdify
Go to mdify.vedant.works. No sign-up or registration required - just open the website and you're ready to convert Medium articles to Markdown.
mdify is completely free with no limits on how many articles you can convert.
Step 3: Paste the Medium URL
Find the input field on the mdify homepage and paste your Medium article URL. The converter automatically validates the URL to ensure it's a valid Medium article.
Step 4: Click "Convert to MD"
Click the conversion button. mdify will:
- Fetch the Medium article content
- Parse the HTML structure
- Convert it to clean Markdown format
- Preserve all formatting (headings, bold, italic, links)
- Handle code blocks with proper syntax
- Include images with correct Markdown syntax
The conversion typically takes 2-5 seconds depending on article length.
Step 5: Review, Edit, and Download
After conversion, you'll see a split-screen editor with:
- Left Panel: Raw Markdown text (editable)
- Right Panel: Live preview of rendered Markdown
You can:
- Edit the Markdown directly in the browser
- See changes in real-time preview
- Download as a .md file
- Copy the entire Markdown to clipboard
What Gets Converted?
mdify preserves and converts:
- Headings (H1 - H6)
- Bold and italic text
- Links and URLs
- Ordered and unordered lists
- Code blocks with syntax highlighting
- Inline code snippets
- Images with alt text
- Blockquotes
- Horizontal rules
- Paragraph formatting
Common Use Cases
Backing Up Medium Articles
Convert all your Medium posts to Markdown to keep local backups. Store them in a Git repository for version control and safety.
Migrating to Static Site Generators
Moving from Medium to Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, or Next.js? Use mdify to convert your Medium articles to Markdown files that work seamlessly with these platforms.
Creating Documentation
Convert Medium tutorials into Markdown for GitHub README files, documentation sites, or internal wikis.
Content Syndication
Publish the same content on Medium and your personal blog. Convert Medium versions to Markdown for easy cross-posting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mdify free?
Yes! mdify is 100% free with no hidden costs, no registration required, and no limits on conversions.
Can I convert paywalled Medium articles?
mdify can convert any publicly accessible Medium article. For paywalled content, you'll need to have access to view the article first.
Does mdify work with custom Medium domains?
Yes! mdify works with custom Medium publication domains and standard Medium URLs.
What happens to images in the conversion?
Images are preserved with their original URLs in proper Markdown image syntax. The Markdown will reference the Medium-hosted images.
Can I edit the Markdown after conversion?
Absolutely! mdify provides a live editor where you can modify the Markdown before downloading. Changes are previewed in real-time.
Ready to Convert Medium to Markdown?
Start converting your Medium articles to Markdown format with mdify - it's fast, free, and easy!