Markdown is plain text with a few marks (# for headings, ** for bold, - for lists) that tools turn into formatted pages. It is the usual format of README files, notes and documentation. MD files can be saved as PDF, DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, TXT, HTML, RST, TEX, JPG, PNG, and some of these conversions run right in your browser, so your documents stay on your device.
What is an MD file?
MD – Markdown document. Markdown is plain text with a few marks (# for headings, ** for bold, - for lists) that tools turn into formatted pages. It is the usual format of README files, notes and documentation.
How to convert an MD file
- Click Select File, or drop your .md files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example PDF.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
MD at a glance
| MD | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Flowing text |
| Editable | Yes |
| Created by | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz, 2004 |
| Best for | Notes, documentation and writing for the web |
Frequently asked questions
What is an MD file?
Markdown is plain text with a few marks (# for headings, ** for bold, - for lists) that tools turn into formatted pages. It is the usual format of README files, notes and documentation.
How do I open an MD file?
MD files are plain text: any text editor opens them, and many tools show them formatted. To get a formatted page, convert it to HTML or PDF here.
Is converting MD files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my MD files uploaded anywhere?
Plain text, Markdown, HTML and Word files, and PDFs turned into pictures or text, are converted inside your browser and never leave your device. Other conversions, and files over 200 MB, are sent to our server over an encrypted connection and deleted 72 hours after the conversion; the server has no internet access while it works on your file. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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