How to convert Word to Markdown
- 1 Drop your Word files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder.
- 2 Markdown is already selected as the output.
- 3 Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
About the formats
Word · Microsoft Word document
DOCX is the document format of Microsoft Word, also opened by Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice.
Markdown · Markdown
Markdown is a plain-text format with simple symbols for headings, lists and links, used for READMEs, notes and docs.
The conversion runs on your device using pdf.js, pdf-lib, pdfmake, mammoth and SheetJS. For the best result it goes through HTML on the way, which happens automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Word to Markdown?
Drop your Word files onto the page, or click “Choose files”. You can add many at once, or a whole folder. Markdown is already selected as the output. Click Convert, then Save. Converting several files? Save them all as one ZIP.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device, so it is safe for private photos, contracts and business data. Once the page has loaded it even works offline.
Will converting Word to Markdown reduce quality?
No. Both Word and Markdown keep full quality, so the conversion is lossless.
Can I convert multiple Word files to Markdown at once?
Yes. Add as many Word files as you like; they are converted in parallel on your device and you can download them all as a single ZIP.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. Because nothing is uploaded there is no upload size limit either; the only limit is your device’s memory, which matters mostly for very large videos.
Will my Word formatting be kept?
Text, headings, lists, links, bold/italic and tables are kept. Complex page layout such as text boxes, columns and exact fonts is simplified.
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