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Markdown to Slack Format Converter — mrkdwn Syntax

Paste Markdown to convert it into Slack's own mrkdwn format — Slack uses single asterisks for *bold* (not double) and underscores for _italic_ rather than standard Markdown syntax, so pasting Markdown directly into Slack often displays wrong or literally.

How to use Markdown to Slack

1. Paste your Markdown.
2. Review the converted Slack mrkdwn.
3. Paste it into your Slack message.

Frequently asked questions

How is Slack's mrkdwn different from standard Markdown?

Slack uses single asterisks for bold (*bold*, not **bold**), underscores for italic, and does not support standard Markdown headings the same way — several small but message-breaking differences.

Does it handle links correctly?

Yes — Markdown links convert to Slack's <url|text> link format.

Will this work for a Slack bot message payload too?

The converted mrkdwn text is exactly what a Slack API message payload expects in its text or blocks field.

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