MD vs OPML — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant MARKDOWN to OPML conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .md file and get .opml in seconds.
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About MARKDOWN to OPML Conversion
MD or OPML — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
Markdown is a lightweight markup language used by developers, README files, and documentation. It has universal platform support. OPML is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert MD to OPML? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a OPML file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting MD to OPML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided OPML is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .md file, pick OPML, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert MARKDOWN to OPML
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Choose your MD file
Upload your .md file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to OPML
Select .opml from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
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Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large document files.
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Get your OPML file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert MARKDOWN to OPML
Your MD file is decoded and re-encoded as OPML.
Your MD file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in OPML format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
Markdown
.md file
| Extension | .md |
| MIME Type | text/markdown |
| Category | Document |
OPML
.opml file
| Extension | .opml |
| MIME Type | text/x-opml |
| Category | Document |
Should You Convert MARKDOWN to OPML?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a OPML file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use MD or OPML?
It depends on your goal. MD preserves full quality. OPML preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is OPML higher quality than MD?
Not necessarily. Converting MD to OPML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert MD to OPML on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for MD to OPML?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for MD to OPML?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
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