What is Slack's mrkdwn format?

Slack uses a custom markup format called mrkdwn that differs from standard Markdown. It uses *bold*, _italic_, ~strikethrough~, links, and triple backticks for code blocks, but doesn't support headings or images natively.

Why are headings converted to bold text?

Slack's mrkdwn format doesn't support heading syntax. Headers are converted to bold text as the best visual approximation for formatted messages in Slack channels.

Can I include images in Slack messages?

Slack doesn't support inline images in mrkdwn format. Image markdown is converted to the image URL so you can still share the link. Images can be shared as file attachments in Slack.

Does this work with Slack bots and webhooks?

Yes, the mrkdwn output is compatible with Slack's API, including bot messages, incoming webhooks, and Block Kit text elements that accept mrkdwn formatting.

Is my content private during conversion?

Yes, all conversion happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy for your messages.

Markdown to Slack Converter

Convert Markdown to Slack mrkdwn format. Transform headers, bold, italic, links, and code blocks to Slack-compatible messaging format for channels and threads.

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How it works: Converts standard markdown to Slack's mrkdwn format. Bold uses *text*, italic uses _text_, strikethrough uses ~text~, and links use <url|text> format. Headers are converted to bold text.

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