Convert Threads to Markdown — Export Instagram Threads Easily
Convert Instagram Threads posts and conversations to clean Markdown. Export thread chains with replies in chronological order.
URL Swap Example
threads.net/@zuck/post/DFNf8bvpP2Ianypost.md/threads/@zuck/post/DFNf8bvpP2IWhat you get
- Whole conversations captured as one document
- Reply chains kept in chronological order
- Author handle and post text normalized
- Works with threads.net and threads.com
- Reply threads supported
- Available on Pro and above
Convert Threads to Markdown
Threads, Meta's text-first social platform, has become popular for casual conversations, hot takes, and threaded discussions. But like all social platforms, the content is locked behind a mobile-first interface.
AnyPost converts any Threads post or conversation to clean Markdown, preserving the chronological flow of replies.
Why Convert Threads to Markdown?
Capture Conversations
Threads excels at:
- Casual discussions that unfold over multiple posts
- Industry reactions to news and events
- Community Q&A in reply chains
- Informal announcements from brands and creators
Converting to Markdown lets you:
- Read offline without the mobile app
- Archive discussions before they disappear
- Quote accurately with full context
- Feed to AI tools for analysis or summarization
Content Research
Marketers and researchers track Threads for:
- Sentiment analysis of brand mentions
- Trend identification in early-stage conversations
- Competitor monitoring of public discussions
- Influencer tracking of key voices
How It Works
URL Format
Before: https://threads.net/@username/post/ABC123def
After: https://anypost.md/threads/@username/post/ABC123def
Alternative Domain
threads.com links work identically:
Before: https://threads.com/@username/post/ABC123def
After: https://anypost.md/threads/@username/post/ABC123def
Sample Output
# Adam Mosseri (@mosseri)
On the future of Instagram and Threads...
A few thoughts on where we're headed:
**1. Creators first**
We built Threads to be creator-friendly from day one. Less algorithmic, more chronological.
**2. Open protocols**
We're committed to ActivityPub and federation. Your content should be portable.
**3. Text isn't secondary**
Text posts deserve the same treatment as photos and videos. Different format, same importance.
What do you want to see from Threads?
---
💬 127 replies · Threads · [View on Threads](https://threads.net/@mosseri/post/...)
With Reply Chain
# Adam Mosseri (@mosseri)
[Original post content...]
---
## Replies
### @user_one
Great thread. How do you think about monetization for text creators?
### @user_two
I love the chronological feed. Please don't change it!
### @user_three
Will there be an API for developers?
---
127 replies total · Threads · [View on Threads](https://threads.net/@mosseri/post/...)
What's Included
AnyPost extracts:
| Element | Included |
|---|---|
| Post text | ✓ |
| Author handle | ✓ |
| Media links | ✓ |
| Reply count | ✓ |
| Like count | ✓ |
| Timestamp | ✓ |
| Reply chain | With ?thread=full |
Pro Plan Required
Threads conversion requires Pro plan or higher:
| Plan | Threads Support |
|---|---|
| Starter ($5) | — |
| Pro ($19) | ✓ |
| Scale ($49) | ✓ |
| Agency ($99) | ✓ |
This is due to Threads' sophisticated bot protection and JavaScript-rendered content, which requires advanced proxy infrastructure.
API Usage
# Direct URL with API key
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/threads/@username/post/ABC123"
# With reply chain
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/threads/@username/post/ABC123?thread=full"
# JSON API
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/api/convert?url=https://threads.net/@username/post/ABC123"
Use Cases
Social Media Monitoring
Track brand mentions and industry conversations:
# Archive Threads discussions
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/threads/@brand/post/discussion-thread" > ~/social-monitoring/threads-$(date +%Y%m%d).md
Content Curation
Build collections of interesting Threads:
Summarize these Threads discussions about AI regulation:
[paste multiple anypost.md outputs]
Identify common themes and differing opinions.
Competitive Analysis
Monitor competitor activity:
# Weekly competitor roundup
for handle in $(cat competitor-handles.txt); do
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/threads/${handle}/post/latest"
done > ~/competitive/threads-roundup-$(date +%Y%m%d).md
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Last updated: May 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Which Threads URLs are supported?
- Both threads.net and threads.com post links work. Swap the domain for anypost.md and the /threads/ prefix is handled automatically.
- Can I export a whole Threads conversation?
- Yes. AnyPost captures the original post plus reply chains in chronological order, formatted as one readable Markdown document.
- Why does Threads need a Pro plan?
- Threads is a proxy-heavy source that requires sophisticated fetch infrastructure. It's included on Pro and above alongside Substack and long-form X articles.
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