Word to Markdown
Convert Word (.docx) documents to clean Markdown format instantly. Supports headings, tables, images, lists, links, and all formatting — entirely in your browser.
What Word elements are supported in the conversion?
The converter supports headings (H1-H6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, ordered and unordered lists, tables, hyperlinks, images, blockquotes, and code blocks from Word documents.
How are images handled during conversion?
Images can be preserved as base64-encoded data embedded in the Markdown output, converted to external links, or completely stripped. You can toggle this option before conversion.
Is my Word document uploaded to a server?
No, all conversion happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your document never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.
What file formats are supported?
Only .docx files (Microsoft Word 2007 and later) are supported. The older binary .doc format is not supported. Please save your document as .docx first.
Can I edit the Markdown output after conversion?
Yes, the Markdown output is displayed in an editable text area. You can make manual adjustments, then copy or download the modified content.
How do I download the converted Markdown file?
After conversion, click the 'Download .md' button to save the Markdown content as a .md file to your device.
Are Word tables preserved in Markdown?
Yes, tables are converted to Markdown table syntax by default. You can toggle the 'Preserve tables' option to control this behavior.
What is the difference between DOCX and DOC formats?
DOCX is the modern XML-based format introduced in Microsoft Word 2007, while DOC is the older binary format. DOCX files are smaller, more reliable, and easier to process programmatically.
Why use Markdown instead of keeping the Word format?
Markdown is lightweight, version-control friendly, and universally supported by documentation platforms like GitHub, GitLab, Notion, and Obsidian. It's ideal for technical writing and publishing.
Does the converter handle nested lists and complex formatting?
Yes, nested lists, multi-level headings, and complex inline formatting (bold + italic, etc.) are properly converted to their Markdown equivalents.
Can I convert multiple Word files at once?
Currently, the tool processes one file at a time. You can re-upload a new file after completing the previous conversion.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses plain-text formatting syntax to convert text into structurally valid HTML, widely used in documentation, README files, and content management systems.