Convert MD to XBRL

File Extension MD
Full Name MDCD Compressed File Archive

File with a .MD extension contains a document in a plain text format but with markers formatting it – boldface, italics, headers, cut-ins or tables. It can be stored in a number of dialects of the Markdown language, witch differ among themselves. Files can be also stored with a .MARKDOWN extension.

File Extension XBRL
Full Name Extensible Business Reporting Language

XBRL is a file extension associated with business data exchange files. XBRL is an open and global standard for exchanging business information.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MD") to another (referred to as "XBRL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MD file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MD to format XBRL becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MD to XBRL file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MD and transforming it into format XBRL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MD to XBRL converters.

Conversion from MD to XBRL

MD to XBRL

How to convert the MD file to XBRL?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MD to XBRL. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MD file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MD, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MD file to the application
  • Select the output format of the XBRL file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file XBRL on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted XBRL file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the MD format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.