FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use MarkItDown Online or clean documents manually for LLM context?
Use MarkItDown Online for multi-page PDF/DOCX/PPTX conversion to Markdown. Manual cleanup is only efficient for tiny snippets. Most common documents convert in about 2-5 seconds.
What is MarkItDown Online?
It is a browser-based interface for converting documents and media-rich files into Markdown using Microsoft MarkItDown.
Which file types work best?
PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, and other structured files typically produce the best Markdown output.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Upload the file in your browser, review the preview, and download the Markdown result.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes. The current upload limit in the web interface is 100 MB per file.
Can I use the output in AI workflows?
Yes. Clean Markdown is a strong intermediate format for retrieval systems, prompt pipelines, and documentation automation.