Convert X Long-Form Articles to Markdown, Complete Export Guide
Export X long-form articles to clean, archivable Markdown. Full content extraction with author metadata and source attribution.
URL swap example
x.com/tonysimons_/status/2060527240098587085anypost.md/x/tonysimons_/status/2060527240098587085What you get
- Full article text extraction, not just previews
- Preserves headings, lists, and formatting
- Author metadata and publication date included
- Media and embedded links preserved
- Same URL pattern as X posts, no new syntax to learn
- Pro plan feature with API key access
X (Twitter) now supports long-form articles alongside short posts. AnyPost extracts the complete article text with full formatting, not just a preview card.
What Are X Long-Form Articles?
Introduced in 2024, X long-form articles allow users to publish:
- Extended text, thousands of words, not 280 characters
- Rich formatting, headings, lists, bold, italics
- Embedded media, images, videos, and links
- Professional layout, designed for reading, not scrolling
These articles are perfect for essays, research, tutorials, and announcements, but they're still locked inside X's platform.
Why Export X Articles?
Preserve Your Content
Articles published on X are subject to platform changes, account suspensions, or content policies. Markdown export gives you:
- Offline backup, your content in a durable format
- Platform independence, move to your blog, newsletter, or CMS
- Version control, track changes with Git
- Searchable archive, plain text is easy to index
Feed AI Models
Long-form articles make excellent training and context material:
- Research synthesis, summarize multiple articles
- Style analysis, study writing patterns
- Knowledge extraction, pull facts and claims
- RAG pipelines, add to vector databases
How to Convert X Articles
The process is identical to X post conversion:
Step 1: Copy the Article URL
https://x.com/paulg/article/1234567890
Step 2: Swap the Domain
https://anypost.md/x/paulg/article/1234567890
Step 3: Add Your API Key (Pro Required)
https://anypost.md/x/paulg/article/1234567890?apikey=apk_live_xxx
Sample Article Output
# Paul Graham (@paulg)
## How to Get Startup Ideas
The way to get startup ideas is not to try to think of startup ideas. It's to look for problems, preferably problems you have yourself...
### The very best startup ideas tend to have three things in common:
1. **They're something the founders themselves want**
2. **They can build**
3. **They understand others are overlooking**
The most common mistake startups make is to solve problems no one has.
[Continue reading... full article text follows]
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Published: 2026-05-20 · X · [Original article](https://x.com/paulg/article/1234567890)
Features Preserved
AnyPost maintains:
| X Article Feature | Markdown Output |
|---|---|
| Headings (H1-H3) | # ## ### |
| Bold/italic text | bold italic |
| Lists (ordered/unordered) | 1. 2. 3. / - - - |
| Blockquotes | > quote |
| Links | text |
| Images | |
| Embedded videos | Markdown links |
Pro Plan Requirements
X long-form articles require Pro plan or higher:
| Plan | X Posts | X Articles |
|---|---|---|
| Starter ($5) | ✓ (5 free/month) | — |
| Pro ($19) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scale ($49) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Agency ($99) | ✓ | ✓ |
This is due to the specialized fetch infrastructure needed to retrieve complete article content from X.
API Usage
# Direct URL with key
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/x/author/article/123"
# JSON API
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer apk_live_xxx" "https://anypost.md/api/convert?url=https://x.com/author/article/123"
Comparing X Content Types
| Feature | X Posts | X Articles |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Up to ~2,800 chars | Thousands of words |
| Formatting | Basic | Rich (headings, lists) |
| URL pattern | /status/ID | /article/ID |
| Free tier | Yes (5/month) | No |
| Plan required | Starter+ | Pro+ |
Related Resources
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from regular X post conversion?
- Long-form X articles have a different content structure than short posts. AnyPost detects the article format and extracts the complete text with preserved formatting, not just a 280-character snippet.
- Do I need a Pro plan for X articles?
- Yes. X long-form articles require a Pro, Scale, or Agency plan. This is due to the dedicated fetch infrastructure needed to retrieve the full article content reliably.
- Can I convert both posts and articles with the same account?
- Absolutely. Your API key works for all supported formats. X short posts work on Starter plans and above; long-form articles require Pro and above.
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