URL Reference Converter
Convert all inline links [text](url) to reference-style [text][ref] with definitions at the bottom, or convert reference links back to inline. Keeps your document clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are reference-style links?
- Reference links separate the URL from the text: [text][ref] with [ref]: url at the bottom. This keeps Markdown documents cleaner.
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About URL Reference Converter
Convert inline Markdown links to reference-style and vice versa. Free link style converter. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Your content stays private and secure. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.