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Markdown to Jira Markup Converter — Paste README, Get Jira Syntax

Paste Markdown to convert it into Jira's own wiki markup syntax — Jira uses a different formatting syntax from standard Markdown (*bold* instead of **bold**, for instance), so pasting Markdown directly into a Jira field displays the literal asterisks instead of rendering.

How to use MD to Jira

1. Paste your Markdown.
2. Review the converted Jira markup.
3. Paste it into your Jira ticket or comment.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't Markdown just work directly in Jira?

Jira uses its own wiki markup syntax, which differs from Markdown in several ways (single asterisks for bold instead of double, different heading syntax) — pasting raw Markdown shows the literal formatting characters instead of rendering.

Does it handle tables?

Yes — Markdown tables convert to Jira's || header || and | cell | table syntax.

Does it work for both Jira Cloud and Server?

The wiki markup syntax covered is the classic Jira markup used across both, though Jira Cloud's newer editor may also accept some Markdown natively depending on your instance configuration.

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