Since launching adfapi.dev, our mission has been simple: provide a fast, reliable way to convert documents into the Atlassian Document Format (ADF) — with zero setup and no friction. We’ve been thrilled by the response and the wide adoption of the API across tools, workflows, and platforms.

To keep the service sustainable and continue improving it, we’re making a small change that takes effect starting August 1st.

What’s Changing?

Starting in August, any API requests without an API key will result in converted documents that include a short line of text:

If you’ve ever tried to programmatically create rich content in Confluence or Jira, you’ve likely come across a mysterious acronym: ADF — short for Atlassian Document Format. But what is ADF really, and why should it matter to your team, your documentation strategy, or your development workflow?

In this post, we’ll break down what ADF is, why it exists, and why understanding it can unlock powerful automation, migration, and integration capabilities across the Atlassian ecosystem.

CSV to Atlassian Document Format Conversions are Here!

As the world becomes increasingly digital, collaboration and communication have become essential components of any successful project. With numerous tools and platforms available, it’s crucial to ensure seamless integration between them. In this blog post, we’re excited to announce that CSV to Atlassian Document Format (ADF) conversions are now possible with ADF API.

The Power of Conversions

Converting files from one format to another can be a tedious task, especially when working across different platforms and tools. With the rise of collaboration-focused applications like Atlassian’s Jira, Trello, and Confluence, it’s essential to have a reliable way to convert documents between formats.

Open Document to Atlassian Document Format Conversions are Here!

As the world becomes increasingly digital, collaboration and communication have become essential components of any successful project. With numerous tools and platforms available, it’s crucial to ensure seamless integration between them. In this blog post, we’re excited to announce that Open Document to Atlassian Document Format (ADF) conversions are now possible with ADF API.

The Power of Conversions

Converting files from one format to another can be a tedious task, especially when working across different platforms and tools. With the rise of collaboration-focused applications like Atlassian’s Jira, Trello, and Confluence, it’s essential to have a reliable way to convert documents between formats.

Microsoft Word to Atlassian Document Format Conversions are Here!

As the world becomes increasingly digital, collaboration and communication have become essential components of any successful project. With numerous tools and platforms available, it’s crucial to ensure seamless integration between them. In this blog post, we’re excited to announce that Microsoft Word to Atlassian Document Format (ADF) conversions are now possible with ADF API.

The Power of Conversions

Converting files from one format to another can be a tedious task, especially when working across different platforms and tools. With the rise of collaboration-focused applications like Atlassian’s Jira, Trello, and Confluence, it’s essential to have a reliable way to convert documents between formats.

Converting Markdown to Atlassian’s Document Format

In this blog post we will discuss how to convert markdown text to Atlassian’s Document Format (ADF) using the adfapi.dev API.

Introduction

Atlassian’s Document Format (ADF) is a JSON-based format that is used by Atlassian products like Confluence and Jira to represent rich text documents. The format is designed to be easy to read and write, and is used to store and render documents in these products.

Converting HTML to Atlassian’s Document Format

In this blog post we will discuss how to convert HTML to Atlassian’s Document Format (ADF) using the adfapi.dev API.

Introduction

Atlassian’s Document Format (ADF) is a JSON-based format that is used by Atlassian products like Confluence and Jira to represent rich text documents. The format is designed to be easy to read and write, and is used to store and render documents in these products.

As part of our launch, we’d like to offere everyone the opportunity to try out adfapi.dev for free.

Try it on Your Browser

You can now try out the API yourself by going to our Try It page. Enter your html in the text box, press submit, and you’ll be able to see your document converted to the Atlassian Document Format for free.

Try the API directly

If you are a developer, you can try our API directly. Here is an example using curl:

Seamless Document Conversion: Unlocking the Power of ADFAPIs

In the era of digital collaboration, documents are the backbone of communication, project management, and data sharing. However, the multitude of document formats can pose challenges in interoperability and accessibility. Enter ADFAPI, designed to effortlessly convert any document format to the Atlassian Document Format and vice versa. This powerful tool ensures seamless integration and collaboration, making document management a breeze.

Understanding the Atlassian Document Format

Before diving into the capabilities of ADFAPI, it’s essential to understand what the Atlassian document format is. Atlassian, known for its suite of collaboration tools like Confluence, Jira, and Trello, uses a specific document format that enables rich content creation, seamless integration with other Atlassian products, and enhanced collaboration features.

Hello world! This is our first post!

Welcome to adfapi.dev If you’re looking for an easy way to convert documents to and from the Atlassian Document Format, then we can help you!

adfapi.dev was built to scratch an itch. Our team needed to migrate from Pivotal Tracker and Azure DevOps to JIRA. We looked for an API to do this, but couldn’t find one. We found some libraries, but the conversion was not complete and sometimes looked really weird. It also required a lot of manual work to fix the formatting issues.