T2T to Textile Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
txt2tags (T2T) is a minimalist markup that compiles one source into HTML, LaTeX, man, MoinMoin and more — the write-once-publish-anywhere idea a decade before static site generators. Convert Textile when migrating Redmine wikis or old CMS content into Markdown, Word or modern HTML.
Because the whole conversion happens on your device, it is instant, unlimited and genuinely private — no accounts, no watermarks, no files on anyone's server. Multiple files are converted in one go.
How T2T compares to Textile
| T2T | Textile | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Plain-text lightweight markup | Plain-text markup (h1., *b*, bq.) |
| Compatibility | txt2tags compilers | Redmine, Textpattern, Pandoc |
| Best for | Legacy lightweight docs | Legacy wiki and CMS migration |
How to convert T2T to Textile
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Select your files
Select your T2T 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 Textile — structure preserved, heavy layout simplified.
About the T2T format
txt2tags (T2T) is a minimalist markup that compiles one source file into HTML, LaTeX, man, MoinMoin, Wikipedia and more — the write-once-publish-anywhere idea implemented a decade before static site generators made it fashionable.
T2T installations are rare today, but documents written in it are still around. Converting T2T to Markdown moves that content into every modern tool.
+Strengths
- ✓Tiny learnable syntax
- ✓One source, many outputs by design
!Limitations
- −Tooling is no longer maintained
- −Niche user base
About the Textile format
Textile, written by Dean Allen in 2002, is the lightweight markup that taught the web that plain text could become HTML. Its grammar is compact and humane: "h1." makes a heading, "*bold*" and "_italic_" style inline, "bq." quotes, "* " builds lists, and "!image.png!" embeds pictures. Textpattern and Redmine standardized it, and thousands of forum posts and issue trackers were written in it through the 2000s.
Reading Textile back into an editable format is the real migration problem: the content is fine, the syntax is just no longer what new tools accept. Pandoc parses the full grammar — tables, footnotes, definition lists — and re-emit it as Markdown, Word, HTML or anything modern. Structure survives; only the plumbing changes.
+Strengths
- ✓Human-readable plain text — diffs and version control work naturally
- ✓Full-featured: tables, footnotes, definition lists, code blocks
- ✓Still the native format of Redmine and Textpattern installs
!Limitations
- −Effectively frozen since the 2000s — few new tools accept it
- −Smaller ecosystem than Markdown for converters and editors
- −Flavors differ slightly between Textpattern and Redmine
Why convert T2T to Textile?
Converting makes sense where the strengths of Textile meet what T2T cannot give you. Human-readable plain text — diffs and version control work naturally Meanwhile Tooling is no longer maintained One pass through the converter above puts your file on the right side of that trade-off.
Frequently asked questions
Is this T2T to Textile 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 T2T to Textile?
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 Textile result afterwards?
That depends on the target: Textile 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.
Will the layout of my T2T file be preserved exactly?
This converter renders your T2T content into Textile with pages, proportions and images kept as close to the original as the target format allows. Use the preview before downloading to confirm it looks the way you expect.