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Markdown files are the default output for README files, documentation generators, static site builders like Jekyll and Hugo, and note-taking apps like Obsidian and Typora. When you need to share a .md file with someone who does not have a Markdown renderer — or submit it as a document — converting to PDF is the most reliable option.
This tool renders your Markdown with proper heading hierarchy, code blocks, inline formatting, and tables before outputting a clean PDF.
How to Convert Markdown to PDF
- Upload your .md file or paste Markdown text directly into the input area.
- The tool renders a preview so you can check headings, code blocks, and tables look right before converting.
- Click Convert. Rendering happens in-browser — your file does not leave your machine.
- Download the PDF. Images with relative paths will not render — use absolute URLs or base64 data URIs.
Markdown Elements: What Renders in PDF
| Element | Renders | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Headings (# ## ###) | Yes | Proper size hierarchy maintained |
| Bold, italic, strikethrough | Yes | Full inline formatting |
| Fenced code blocks | Yes | Monospace font, no syntax highlighting |
| Tables | Yes | Wide tables may overflow on A4 — split if needed |
| Images (relative paths) | No | Use absolute URLs or base64 data URIs |
| HTML inside Markdown | Partial | Basic tags render; complex CSS may not |
Things to Know
- Relative image paths like ./images/photo.png will not load in the browser context. Use full https:// URLs or embed images as base64.
- GitHub-Flavored Markdown extensions like task lists and emoji shortcodes may not render — stick to standard Markdown syntax.
- Long code blocks or wide tables that exceed the page width will be clipped. Break them into smaller sections before converting.
- YAML front matter at the top of Jekyll/Hugo files appears as plain text in the PDF output. Strip it out if you do not want it visible.
Common Questions
Upload your .md file or paste Markdown into the input box. The tool renders headings, bold, code blocks, and tables correctly and generates a PDF you can download immediately. No account needed.
Code blocks render in monospace font, but syntax highlighting is not applied. For color-coded output, tools like Pandoc with a custom template give more control — but require a local install.
Images with relative paths cannot be resolved in the browser. Replace them with absolute URLs pointing to a hosted image, or encode them as base64 data URIs in the Markdown source.
Standard Markdown converts reliably. GFM extensions like task lists and emoji codes have partial support. Standard Markdown equivalents work consistently.
About this tool: MD to PDF runs entirely in your browser. No software to install, no account required. Files are deleted automatically. See our Privacy Policy.
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