Which files can I upload?

Any Markdown file: .md, .markdown, .mdown, .mkd, .mkdn, .mkdown, .mdwn, .mdtxt or .mdtext, and MDX (.mdx) from documentation sites such as Docusaurus, Mintlify or Nextra. Plain .txt files belong in TXT to PDF.

What happens to the front matter at the top of my file?

It is left out. The block of settings between --- (or +++) lines that Jekyll, Hugo, Docusaurus and Obsidian put at the top, such as title, date and tags, is for the site generator, so the PDF starts with your first real line of content.

What happens to MDX components such as or ?

Each becomes the plainest form of what it says. Notes and warnings become labelled boxes, code components become code blocks with their JSON laid out, an API endpoint becomes a heading with its method and path, a card keeps its title and text, and anything else keeps its text. Import and export lines and {/* comments */} are left out. This works whether the file is saved as .mdx or as .md. Anything a component draws by itself, such as an interactive widget, is not in the PDF, and the result says so.

Which Markdown features are supported?

Standard CommonMark plus the common GitHub extensions: headings, bold and italic, ordered and unordered lists, tables, blockquotes, fenced code blocks, links, images and horizontal rules.

Are images in my Markdown included?

No. Only the Markdown file itself is uploaded, and we do not fetch images from the web on its behalf. Each image becomes a small labelled placeholder carrying its alt text, and the job tells you how many there were.

Is code syntax highlighted?

Fenced code blocks are rendered in a monospace font on a tinted panel, keeping their indentation, so they stand out from the prose. Language-specific colour highlighting is not applied.

Can I apply my own styling?

Not directly. The output uses a clean, readable default theme, and the Font, Size, Page size and Margin settings do change it. For full control over the design, convert your Markdown to HTML with your own stylesheet and use our HTML to PDF tool, which renders the CSS in a real browser.

Is this converter free?

Yes. Every conversion on ConvertNicely is free to use, with no account, no watermark on the result and no limit on how many files you convert.

What happens to my files?

Your uploaded file is deleted from our servers the moment the conversion finishes, whether it succeeded or failed. The converted result is deleted automatically one hour later, and you can delete it yourself at any time with the Delete button.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 10 MB are accepted for this conversion. Larger limits apply to paid plans in future, but the free limit is generous enough for the overwhelming majority of PDF conversions.

Do I need to install anything?

No. ConvertNicely runs entirely in your browser and on our servers, so there is nothing to download or install. It works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The whole site is built mobile-first, so you can upload from your camera roll or files app, convert, and download the result without leaving your browser.

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Convert Markdown to PDF

Markdown is a pleasure to write and awkward to hand to someone who does not use it. This tool renders your headings, lists, tables, links and code blocks into clean typography and gives you a document anyone can read.

Also known as: MD to PDF · README to PDF · MDX to PDF

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How to convert Markdown to PDF

Step 1
1. Add your Markdown file
Drag your Markdown file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 10 MB.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Font (Sans-serif) and Page size (A4), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.
Step 3
3. Press Convert to PDF
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.
Step 4
4. Download your PDF file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Why convert Markdown to PDF?

Turning a README into documentation you can send to a client
Producing a printable version of technical notes or a spec
Sharing meeting notes with people who do not use Markdown
Creating a PDF changelog or release note from a source file

Markdown vs PDF

Comparison of Markdown and PDF
Property	Markdown	PDF
Formatting	Symbols such as # and *	Rendered headings, lists and tables
Readable by anyone	Best with a Markdown viewer	Yes
Editable	In any text editor	Not easily
Best for	Writing and version control	Sending and printing

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What happens to the front matter at the top of my file?

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Can I apply my own styling?

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What happens to my files?

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Does it work on a phone?

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