Markdown for Gmail

Write Gmail messages in Markdown and convert them to rich text via right-click or shortcut.

Tired of Gmail's limited formatting toolbar? Markdown for Gmail lets you write messages using familiar Markdown syntax, apply formatting while you type, and convert drafts into clean rich text with one shortcut. Built for developers, writers, and keyboard-focused users, it adds powerful formatting tools directly to Gmail without sending your content to an external service. KEY FEATURES • Live auto-formatting: Turn headings, lists, blockquotes, bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, emoji shortcodes, and dividers into formatted content as you type. • Slash commands: Type / to insert H1-H3 headings, bullet and numbered lists, quotes, notes, code blocks, dividers, and editable tables. • Editable tables: Add or remove rows and columns, move between cells with Tab and Shift+Tab, and create new rows from the keyboard. • Full Markdown conversion: Convert an entire draft or selected text using Ctrl+Shift+M or the Gmail context menu. • HTML to Markdown: Convert formatted Gmail content back to Markdown with Ctrl+Shift+H. • GitHub Flavored Markdown: Supports tables, task lists, strikethrough, and other GFM syntax. • Code formatting: Create dedicated code blocks or wrap selected text as inline code with Ctrl+E. • Emoji shortcodes: Type codes such as :rocket: or :smile: followed by a space. • Copy threads as Markdown: Export Gmail conversations as clean Markdown without signatures or duplicated quoted replies. HOW TO USE Open a Gmail compose window. Type Markdown or enter / to open the formatting menu. Use live formatting as you type, or press Ctrl+Shift+M to convert Markdown into rich text. Select text and press Ctrl+E for inline code. Press Ctrl+Shift+H when you need to convert formatted content back to Markdown. PRIVACY AND SECURITY All formatting and conversion happen locally in your browser. Markdown for Gmail does not collect, track, sell, or transmit your email content, credentials, or personal data to external servers. Lightweight, keyboard-friendly, and optimized for Gmail.