📋 Text to List
Paste one item per line and convert to bullet points, numbered lists, dashes or arrows instantly. Free, private, no signup.
About Text to List
This tool takes any block of text where items are separated by line breaks and instantly formats it into a clean list. Choose from four styles — bullet points, dashes, arrows or numbered — and copy the result straight into your document, email, presentation or webpage.
Available List Styles
- • Bullet — classic bullet point, widely used in documents and slides
- – Dash — markdown-compatible list format; works in GitHub, Notion, Obsidian and most wikis
- → Arrow — great for step-by-step instructions, feature lists and directions
- 1. Numbered — ordered list automatically numbered from 1; renumbers correctly when items are added or removed
Common Uses
- Formatting raw notes or brainstorms into clean bullet points
- Converting a plain-text list into markdown for GitHub or documentation
- Preparing agenda items or meeting notes for slides
- Turning a list of features into a formatted product description
- Creating numbered instructions from an unordered draft
Frequently Asked Questions
What list formats can I create?
+You can create bullet lists (• item), dash lists (– item), arrow lists (→ item) and numbered lists (1. item, 2. item…). Select the format using the style chips before clicking Convert to List.
Can I use this for markdown bullet lists?
+Yes. Select the Dash format to produce lines starting with –, which most markdown renderers treat as unordered list items. Numbered produces the standard 1. 2. 3. markdown ordered list format.
What happens to blank lines in my input?
+With Skip Blank Lines enabled (the default), empty lines are filtered out before formatting so you get a tight, clean list. Toggle it off to preserve blank lines as empty list entries — useful when you want deliberate spacing between groups.
Does numbered format always start at 1?
+Yes. Every conversion regenerates the numbers from 1, so adding or removing items never leaves gaps or duplicate numbers in your list.