LLM Formatter

LLM Formatter

Clean, readable text from AI responses

Transform messy AI responses from ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into clean, professional text. Remove Markdown, convert tables, normalize quotes and dashes, strip emoji and footnotes — all with a single click. Includes global hotkey, menu bar mode, diff comparison, and automation features. 100% private, works offline.

100% Private
Works Offline
Instant Processing
Download on the Mac App Store

Version 1.1.0

What's New in 1.1.0

Markdown Tables to Text

Convert Markdown tables to plain text format or proper HTML tables depending on output format.

Smart Quote Normalization

Normalize curly quotes ("") to straight quotes ("") for compatibility.

Dash Conversion

Convert em-dashes to en-dashes or convert dashes to hyphens for clean typography.

Remove Footnotes

Strip footnote markers and references from academic-style AI responses.

Process on Paste

Automatically process text when pasting for faster workflow.

Auto-Copy Result

Automatically copy processed text to clipboard after processing.

Global Hotkey (⇧⌘F)

Activate the app from anywhere with a system-wide keyboard shortcut.

Menu Bar Mode

Keep the app accessible from the menu bar for quick access.

Drag & Drop Files

Drop .txt or .md files directly into the app to load content.

Diff Mode

Compare original and processed text side-by-side to see exactly what changed.

App Screenshots

LLM Formatter - Main Interface
LLM Formatter - Processing Text

See It In Action

From cluttered AI output to clean, professional text in one click

Before

## Getting Started

Here's how to **set up** your project:

1. First, run `npm install`
2. Then configure your `config.json`
3. Finally, execute `npm start`

**Note:** Make sure you have *Node.js* installed.

After

Getting Started

Here's how to set up your project:

1. First, run npm install
2. Then configure your config.json
3. Finally, execute npm start

Note: Make sure you have Node.js installed.

Quick Start

1

Copy

Copy text from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI assistant

2

Paste

Click Paste or use Cmd+V in the source panel

3

Process

Configure options and click Process or press Cmd+Return

4

Copy Result

Click Copy to get the clean, formatted text

Key Features

Syntax Highlighting

Real-time Markdown and HTML syntax highlighting in both source and output panels with color-coded elements.

Multiple Output Formats

Export to Plain text, Markdown, or HTML. Perfect for different workflows and destinations.

100% Private

All processing happens locally on your Mac. No internet connection required. Your data never leaves your device.

Customizable Options

Toggle specific formatting options on or off. Remove only what you need while keeping the rest intact.

Monospace Font Option

Switch between system font and monospace for better code readability. Your preference is saved automatically.

Smart Detection

Automatically detects content type and applies appropriate syntax highlighting for Markdown or HTML.

Formatting Options

Remove Headings (#)

Strips Markdown heading markers (# to ######) while keeping the text content.

Remove Bold/Italic

Removes **bold**, __bold__, *italic*, and _italic_ formatting markers.

Remove Code Blocks

Removes ```code blocks``` and `inline code` markers while preserving the code content.

Remove Links

Converts [link text](url) to just the link text, removing URLs.

Convert Em-dash to En-dash

Replaces em-dashes (—) with en-dashes (–) for cleaner typography.

Normalize Bullet Points

Standardizes various bullet characters (•, ⁃, *, +) to simple dashes (-).

Remove Extra Blank Lines

Collapses multiple consecutive empty lines into a single blank line.

Use Monospace Font

Toggle between system font and monospace font for better code visibility.

Output Formats

Plain Text

Clean text without any markup. Perfect for pasting into documents, emails, or any plain text context.

Markdown

Keeps Markdown syntax intact. Useful when you want to preserve some formatting for Markdown-compatible platforms.

HTML

Converts Markdown to HTML tags. Great for web content, rich text editors, or CMS platforms.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Process text Cmd Return
Paste from clipboard Cmd V
Copy to clipboard Cmd C
Select all Cmd A
Show help Cmd ?
Undo Cmd Z

Frequently Asked Questions

What does LLM Formatter do?

LLM Formatter removes Markdown formatting from text copied from AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. It strips headers, bold, italics, code blocks, and normalizes lists and spacing for clean, readable text.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. All text processing happens locally on your Mac. No data is sent to any server. The app works completely offline and doesn't collect any information.

Does the app require an internet connection?

No. LLM Formatter works entirely offline. You don't need an internet connection to use any of its features.

What's the difference between output formats?

Plain removes all markup for clean text. Markdown keeps the syntax intact. HTML converts Markdown to HTML tags for web use. The output panel shows syntax highlighting appropriate for each format.

Why is the Process button disabled?

The Process button is disabled when the source panel is empty. Paste or type some text to enable it.

Are my settings saved?

Yes! Your formatting preferences (font choice, enabled options, output format) are automatically saved and restored when you reopen the app.

Perfect For

Writers & Content Creators

Use AI for brainstorming and research, then instantly clean the output for your blog posts, articles, or scripts without manual formatting cleanup.

Developers & Engineers

Extract clean code explanations and documentation from AI assistants. Remove distracting Markdown when copying technical content.

Students & Researchers

Get clean, citation-ready text from AI research assistance. Perfect for notes, essays, and academic papers.

Business Professionals

Transform AI-generated content into polished emails, reports, and presentations without formatting artifacts.

System Requirements

  • macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later
  • Apple Silicon or Intel processor
  • Minimal disk space required
  • No internet connection needed

Ready to Clean Up Your AI Text?

Download LLM Formatter today and transform messy AI outputs into clean, professional text.

Download on the Mac App Store

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