OPML to Man page Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
Convert man pages into Markdown, HTML or Word when CLI documentation needs to live on the web or in print. If your files are still in OPML format, this page is the shortcut: OPML is the outline-exchange XML: nested <outline> elements that carry subscription lists (podcast apps, RSS readers) and mind-map exports from Workflowy, Dynalist and OmniOutliner.
iLoveConverter processes everything locally on your computer, which makes it private and fast: no upload wait, no server storage, no limits. Add as many files as you like — batch conversion is built in.
How OPML compares to Man page
| OPML | Man page | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | XML <outline> tree | roff macros (.TH/.SH, \fB escapes) |
| Types / schema | XML, text + attributes | Plain text, troff grammar |
| Compatibility | RSS readers, outliners, Pandoc | groff, mandoc, Pandoc |
| Best for | Subscriptions lists and mind maps | CLI reference manuals |
How to convert OPML to Man page
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Select your files
Select your OPML file.
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Convert instantly
The file is first converted to markdown (an interchange format that keeps headings, lists and paragraphs), then rebuilt into the target format.
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Download results
Download the Man page — structure preserved, heavy layout simplified.
About the OPML format
OPML (Outline Processor Markup) is XML for hierarchies: nested <outline> elements, each with text and optional attributes. It is the silent standard behind podcast and RSS subscription lists — every "export subscriptions" button produces one — and the interchange format for outliners like Workflowy, Dynalist and OmniOutliner.
An outline is already half a document: Pandoc turns OPML hierarchies into Markdown headings, Word outlines or HTML pages with the nesting preserved, and can write OPML back out so a bulleted plan becomes an importable tree in your outliner of choice.
+Strengths
- ✓Universal outline exchange between outliners
- ✓The RSS/podcast subscription standard
- ✓Trivially parseable XML
!Limitations
- −Hierarchies only — no rich text per node
- −Attribute conventions vary between apps
- −Rarely rendered directly for humans
About the Man page format
The man page is Unix's oldest living document format: roff source with .TH title macros, .SH section headers and backslash font escapes like \fB, rendered by troff/groff into the terminal pages every developer reads with `man ls`. It predates most programming languages still in use — and it still ships with every Linux and macOS install.
Modern docs teams rarely author roff by hand anymore, but the format remains the entry gate for anything that must appear in the terminal. Pandoc converts man pages into Markdown, HTML or Word, freeing CLI documentation for the web — and can generate fresh roff from Markdown sources.
+Strengths
- ✓Universal on every Unix-like system
- ✓Compactly expresses structured manuals
- ✓Typesets beautifully to terminal and print
!Limitations
- −Cryptic macro syntax for newcomers
- −roff toolchain is archaic
- −Poor fit for rich media or web-first docs
Why convert OPML to Man page?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: Hierarchies only — no rich text per node Man page sidesteps that — Universal on every Unix-like system If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this OPML to Man page converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for OPML to Man page?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Can I edit the Man page result afterwards?
That depends on the target: Man page is designed for what it does, and this converter reproduces its content faithfully rather than inventing editable structure. For heavy re-editing, work from a format built for editing and export the final version here.
Does the conversion work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the conversion itself runs entirely inside your browser — you can even disconnect and keep converting. No file ever touches a server.