MarkItDown

Powerful Document Conversion Tool

Key Features

Document Conversion

  • PDF to Markdown conversion
  • Microsoft Word (.docx, .doc) support
  • PowerPoint presentations (.pptx)
  • Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx)
  • Maintains document structure

Smart Recognition

  • Built-in OCR technology
  • Table structure preservation
  • Image extraction & embedding
  • List formatting support
  • Heading hierarchy preservation

User Experience

  • Simple GUI interface
  • Drag & drop support
  • Preview converted content
  • Quick file saving
  • Error handling & feedback
MarkItDown GUI Interface

Download

Windows v1.0.0 GUI Package
macOS Coming Soon In Development
Linux Coming Soon In Development

Getting Started with MarkItDown

Simple Installation

Three easy steps to get started with MarkItDown document converter:

Windows Users

  1. Download the Windows GUI package
  2. Double-click the .exe file
  3. Follow the installation wizard

macOS Users

  1. Download the macOS package
  2. Move to Applications folder
  3. Launch from Applications

Linux Users

  1. Download the Linux binary
  2. Make it executable: chmod +x markitdown
  3. Run the application

Converting Documents

Using the Graphical Interface

Transform your documents with our user-friendly GUI:

  1. Open MarkItDown application
  2. Select your document using the "Select File" button or drag & drop
  3. Click "Convert" to start the transformation
  4. Preview the converted markdown content
  5. Save your markdown file

1. Installation

Download and install the appropriate version for your operating system.

  • Windows: Run the .exe installer
  • macOS: Open the .dmg file
  • Linux: Use the binary directly

2. Basic Usage

Convert files using the GUI:

  1. Launch MarkItDown
  2. Click "Select File" to choose your document
  3. Click "Convert" to process
  4. Save the resulting markdown

3. Command Line Usage

For advanced users, use the command line:

# Basic conversion
markitdown input.pdf > output.md

# With specific options
markitdown --format pdf input.pdf > output.md

# Process multiple files
markitdown *.pdf --output-dir ./markdown

Pro Tips

  • Use drag & drop for quick file selection
  • Preview content before saving
  • Check the status bar for conversion progress
  • Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, DOC, PPTX, XLSX

Common Use Cases

PDF Documents

# Convert PDF with OCR
markitdown --ocr document.pdf > document.md

# Preserve tables
markitdown --keep-tables report.pdf > report.md

Office Documents

# Convert Word document
markitdown document.docx > document.md

# Convert PowerPoint
markitdown slides.pptx > slides.md

# Convert Excel
markitdown data.xlsx > data.md

Popular Use Cases

Document Management

Perfect for converting legacy documents into modern markdown format for:

  • Knowledge base creation
  • Documentation systems
  • Content management

Content Creation

Ideal for content creators working with:

  • Technical documentation
  • Blog posts
  • Educational materials

Academic Research

Essential tool for researchers handling:

  • Research papers
  • Academic publications
  • Study materials

What Users Say

"MarkItDown simplified our documentation process significantly. The OCR feature is particularly impressive."

- Technical Writer at Software Company

Why Choose MarkItDown?

Feature MarkItDown Other Tools
Document Format Support PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Limited formats
OCR Capability Built-in Often requires additional software