MarkItDown Online — Free Document to Markdown Converter
Convert PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, images, and audio to Markdown. Most documents convert in 2–5 seconds. Max 100 MB per file, batch upload supported.
Most documents convert in 2–5 seconds. Max 100 MB per file.
Drag & drop files here
or click to browse — batch conversion supported
Max file size: 100 MB
Preview
Upload a file to see its Markdown preview here
How to Convert Documents to Markdown
Upload
Drag & drop or click to select files (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, images). Batch upload supported.
Convert
Microsoft MarkItDown processes your files, preserving headings, tables, lists, and images.
Download
Preview the Markdown output in your browser, then download the .md file.
Supported File Formats
Convert PDF documents to Markdown, preserving headings, paragraphs, and list structure.
Word (DOCX)
Convert Microsoft Word documents to Markdown, preserving tables, images, and footnotes.
Excel (XLSX)
Convert Excel spreadsheets to Markdown tables, supporting multiple sheets.
PowerPoint (PPTX)
Convert PPT slides to Markdown, each slide becomes a section.
HTML
Convert HTML webpages to Markdown, preserving links, images, and semantic structure.
Images (OCR)
Extract text from images via OCR and convert to Markdown.
Audio
Transcribe audio files to text and convert to Markdown format.
More Formats
Supports XML, JSON, CSV, and many more structured data formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MarkItDown Online free to use?
Yes. MarkItDown Online is completely free to use. There is no signup required and no hidden fees. An optional Pro plan is available for advanced features.
What file formats are supported?
MarkItDown Online supports PDF, Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), HTML, images (OCR), and audio files. It also handles structured data formats like XML, JSON, and CSV.
Is my document data stored or kept?
No. All document processing happens via temporary in-memory processing on the server. No uploaded files are stored permanently. Your documents are processed in memory and discarded immediately after conversion.
Can I convert multiple files at once (batch conversion)?
Yes. MarkItDown Online supports batch file conversion. You can upload multiple files at once and convert them all in a single session. Each file is processed independently and can be downloaded separately.
What is the maximum file size?
The maximum upload size is 100 MB per file. Most documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are well under this limit. For very large files, consider splitting them into smaller documents before conversion.
Does MarkItDown Online use Microsoft MarkItDown?
Yes. MarkItDown Online uses the open-source Microsoft MarkItDown library to convert documents to Markdown. This ensures high-quality conversion that preserves document structure including headings, tables, lists, and images.
Why Choose MarkItDown Online
Powered by Microsoft MarkItDown
Built on Microsoft's open-source MarkItDown library, ensuring high-quality conversion for PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, and more.
Privacy: Files Processed in Memory
All uploaded files are processed via temporary in-memory handling. No files are stored permanently. Documents are discarded immediately after conversion.
Batch Conversion Supported
Upload and convert multiple files at once. Each file is processed independently and can be previewed and downloaded separately.
100% Free, No Signup Required
Core features are completely free. No account creation or personal information needed to use all conversion features.