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Convert README to MD

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Is it possible to convert README to MD?
Yes - README converts to MD.

Add Markdown syntax (# headings, ** bold, etc.) and rename to .md; GitHub/GitLab will render it. Pure text requires no tool - just edit in any editor.

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Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert README to MD

Converting a .README file to .MD lets you open the content in software that prefers the .MD format, though some details may change compared with the original. We are still putting together the list of programs that handle .README files.

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