How It Works

From markdown to Substack in three steps.

1

Paste your markdown

Write in your favorite markdown editor, then paste the content into DownStack's editor. We support full GitHub Flavored Markdown including tables, code blocks, blockquotes, and more.

2

Preview instantly

See exactly how your content will look in Substack with a live preview. Tables are rendered as clean, styled images. Code blocks are formatted. Typography matches Substack's aesthetic.

3

Copy and paste into Substack

Click "Copy for Substack" and paste directly into the Substack editor. Your content arrives fully formatted with tables rendered as permanently hosted images. That's it. Done.

What DownStack Handles

Tables

Markdown tables are automatically converted to styled images and hosted permanently. They display perfectly in every email client and browser.

Rich Text

Bold, italic, links, lists, blockquotes, and headings all convert cleanly to Substack-compatible rich text formatting.

Code Blocks

Fenced code blocks are preserved with proper monospace formatting. Syntax highlighting as images is coming soon.

Diagrams

Mermaid diagrams are rendered as images automatically. Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more right in your markdown.

Who Should Use DownStack

Finance Newsletter Writers

You publish data-heavy content with comparison tables, valuation metrics, and portfolio breakdowns. DownStack makes your tables look professional.

Tech Writers & Developers

You write in markdown natively and include code snippets, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications. DownStack preserves your formatting.

Research & Analysis Writers

You publish survey results, competitive analyses, and structured data. DownStack ensures your tables render cleanly for every subscriber.

Anyone Frustrated by Substack's Editor

If you've ever spent 20 minutes re-formatting content that already looked perfect in markdown, DownStack is for you.

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