Free Copy to Markdown Chrome Extension
What this is
A copy to markdown Chrome extension that converts selected page text to clean markdown and copies it to the clipboard.
Free in full — download it and use it on your own freelance work.
User manual
- Load this folder unpacked in Chrome (steps in README.txt)
- Select text on any page
- Click the extension icon
- Click Copy Selection as Markdown
- Paste the markdown into your document
Requirements
Google Chrome on desktop, with the extension loaded unpacked (steps in README.txt).
Download details
Format: Chrome Extension
What is inside: manifest.json, popup.html, popup.js, content.js reference file and icons. Converts the live selection to markdown and copies it.
This download is a ZIP of the extension files plus the README. Unzip it, then load it unpacked in Chrome: open chrome://extensions, turn on Developer mode, click “Load unpacked”, and select the unzipped folder.
Download free — copy-to-markdown-extension.zip (2.7 KB)
- copy-to-markdown-extension.zip — 2.7 KB
Questions
What formatting is kept?
Headings, bold, italics, links and list items become markdown.
What if nothing is selected?
The popup asks you to select text first.