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Convert Word to Markdown
A Word document can look different in another program, and anyone can change it. Markdown is clean, readable plain text that GitHub, Notion and note apps use directly.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Batch conversion
Why convert Word to Markdown?
To convert Word (DOCX) files to Markdown, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the MD result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert Word to Markdown
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Add your Word files
Drag your Word (DOCX) files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to Markdown and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your Markdown file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
Word vs Markdown
| Property | DOCX | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Word (Office Open XML) | Markdown |
| Type | Document | Document |
| Multiple pages | Yes | No |
| Plain text | No | Yes |
| Created by | Microsoft (ISO/IEC 29500) | John Gruber |
| Year | 2007 | 2004 |
| Extensions | .docx | .md .markdown |
| MIME | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document | text/markdown |
About the formats
DOCX
Microsoft Word (Office Open XML)
DOCX is the document format Microsoft Word has used since 2007. It holds headings, tables, images and formatting, and Google Docs, LibreOffice and Pages open it too.
MD
Markdown
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that turns a few simple symbols in plain text into headings, lists, links and bold text. GitHub, Notion and many note apps use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting Word to Markdown free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.