X (Twitter) to Markdown (MD) Formatting and Layout Guide
Markdown (.md) is the preferred text format for web developers, technical writers, and digital note-takers. When transcribing informational videos from X (Twitter), formatting them as Markdown makes them easy to organize, edit, and read.
Here is a formatting guide to help you convert X transcripts to Markdown cleanly.
Key Markdown Elements for X Transcripts
1. Document Metadata (YAML Frontmatter)
Start your .md files with a YAML header to record the metadata:
---
title: "X Video Title"
author: "Username"
url: "X Post URL"
date: "2026-06-28"
---
2. Header Anchors (Timestamps)
Use headings to label video segments:
## [01:05] - Key Takeaway
Here, the presenter explains the core methodology...
3. Lists and Key Takeaways
Use markdown lists to summarize instructions:
- Step 1: Initialize the configuration
- Step 2: Authenticate the service
How to Automate X to Markdown Exports
Instead of manually typing formatting tags, you can automate this using online tools.
Paste the X post URL into the TranscribeYT X to Markdown Tool. The system will transcribe the video and let you export the results directly as a formatted .md file.
Why Use Markdown for Your Video Notes?
Markdown is lightweight, portable, and supported by note-taking apps like Notion and Obsidian. This makes it easy to integrate video transcripts into your existing personal knowledge base.
Simplify your video archiving system today by converting X transcripts to Markdown using TranscribeYT.