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How to Convert WeChat Articles to Markdown — Complete Guide

May 17, 2026 · mp2md

Why Convert WeChat Articles to Markdown?

WeChat articles face several risks:

  • Author deletion: Articles may be removed at any time
  • Platform censorship: Content may be taken down
  • Account closure: All articles disappear when an account is closed
  • Edits overwrite: Updated versions replace originals

If you reference or archive WeChat articles, timely backup is your only safeguard.

The Problem with Traditional Methods

Screenshots

Images can’t be searched, edited, or quoted. Managing 100 screenshots is impractical.

Copy-Paste to Word

Direct copying brings in WeChat’s HTML styles and hidden tags, resulting in messy formatting that requires extensive cleanup.

WeChat Favorites

Favorites are just links — if the original is deleted, the favorite breaks too.

Markdown: The Best Backup Format

  1. Plain text: Small files, easily searchable, never outdated
  2. Preserves structure: Headings, lists, tables, code blocks
  3. Image packaging: Articles and images downloaded together
  4. Universal format: Opens in any editor

Step-by-Step Guide with mp2md

Step 1: Copy the Article Link

Open the article in WeChat, tap the ”…” menu, and select “Copy Link.”

Step 2: Paste into mp2md

Go to mp2md, paste the link into the input box. You can paste multiple links (one per line) for batch conversion.

Step 3: Review and Edit

After conversion, review the Markdown in the built-in editor. Switch between source and preview modes to verify the output.

Step 4: Download

Click “Download zip” to get a package containing the Markdown file and all images. Open the .md file in any Markdown editor.

Batch Conversion Tips

  1. Collect article links in a text file (one per line)
  2. Paste all links into mp2md at once
  3. Wait for batch conversion to complete
  4. Click “Download All” to get everything in one zip

Managing Your Markdown Archive

  • Obsidian: Extract zip to your Vault directory for search and management
  • Git repository: Version-control your Markdown files for long-term preservation
  • Tags: mp2md preserves original article titles for easy categorization