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Bhavik Jikadara
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Export Your Medium Articles to Dev.to

If you're a writer who regularly publishes on Medium and Dev.to, you're likely aware of the formatting differences between these platforms. While Dev.to utilizes Markdown—a widely used format in the open-source community—Medium employs its unique styling syntax. This discrepancy can make cross-posting time-consuming, requiring you to rewrite or reformat your content for each platform.

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Introducing the Medium-to-Dev Chrome Extension

The Medium-to-Dev Chrome Extension is a simple tool designed to streamline this process. It allows you to convert your Medium articles into Markdown format and automatically creates a draft on Dev.to use the generated Markdown. With this extension, you can export your articles from Medium to Dev.to in just three clicks.

How to Use the Medium-to-Dev Extension

Follow these easy steps to get started:

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  • Open in Dev.to: Click the Open in Dev.to button within the pop-up. A new tab will open with a draft of your article on Dev.to, containing the copied Markdown.

  • Preview and Publish: Review your draft on Dev.to, make any necessary adjustments, and hit Publish—your article is now live on both platforms!

Conclusion

The Medium-to-Dev Chrome Extension is a must-have tool for writers who frequently publish on both Medium and Dev.to. It eliminates the tedious task of reformatting content by seamlessly converting Medium articles into Markdown and creating a draft on Dev.to. With this extension, you can ensure your content remains consistent across platforms, saving you valuable time and effort in the process.

By streamlining the cross-posting workflow, the Medium-to-Dev extension allows you to focus more on crafting quality content rather than worrying about formatting differences. Whether you're an experienced writer or just getting started, this tool simplifies the process of reaching a broader audience by making it easy to publish on multiple platforms with just a few clicks.

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Ran Isenberg

it's deprecated on Chrome. did you find any better alternative?

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