Markdown in Notion

Inline Markdown

Type Markdown syntax and Notion automatically converts it:

• # Heading → Converts to Heading 1
• ## Heading → Converts to Heading 2
• **bold** → Converts to bold text
• *italic* → Converts to italic text
• - List item → Converts to bullet list
• 1. List item → Converts to numbered list
• [ ] Task → Converts to checkbox

Import Markdown Files

1. Click Import in the sidebar
2. Select Markdown as the file type
3. Choose your .md file
4. Notion will create a new page with your content

Export to Markdown

1. Click ••• (three dots) at the top right of any page
2. Select Export
3. Choose Markdown & CSV as the export format
4. Click Export