Markdown to PDF Converter
Convert your Markdown documents to beautifully formatted PDF files. Free, private, no signup required.
PDF Settings
Quick Tips
- • Use # H1, ## H2, ### H3 for headings
- • **bold**, *italic*, `code`
- • - for bullet lists, 1. for numbered
- • ``` for code blocks
- • | Col1 | Col2 | for tables
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Why Convert Markdown to PDF?
Markdown is the go-to format for writing documentation, README files, and technical content, but sharing raw .md files isn't always practical. Converting to PDF gives you a universally readable, professionally formatted document that looks the same on every device.
- Shareable: PDFs open on any device without special software
- Print-ready: Properly paginated with consistent styling
- Archival: Preserves formatting permanently
- Professional: Great for reports, proposals, and documentation
Supported Markdown Syntax
How It Works
Write Markdown
Paste or type your markdown content in the editor. Use the toolbar for quick formatting.
Choose Settings
Select page size, orientation, and theme. See the live preview update instantly.
Download PDF
Click "Download PDF" and your beautifully formatted document is ready instantly.
From Plain Text to a Polished Document
Markdown was designed to be readable as plain text, which is exactly why it has become the default format for README files, wikis, technical notes, and static-site content. The downside is that a raw .md file relies on the reader having a Markdown viewer. A PDF removes that dependency: it renders identically on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, opens in any browser, and prints predictably. Converting your Markdown to PDF is the simplest way to hand a document to someone who just needs to read, review, or file it.
This converter works by rendering your Markdown to styled HTML in the browser, then capturing that HTML as a high-resolution image and laying it into a PDF page by page. Because the capture happens after the CSS is applied, the PDF is a faithful copy of the on-screen preview: the same fonts, spacing, table borders, code highlighting, and math typesetting. If a document is taller than one page, it is automatically split across multiple pages at whichever size you chose, so a long report becomes a clean multi-page file with no manual effort.
Tips for a clean export
- Pick the theme first. The serif "Classic" theme suits formal reports, while "GitHub Style" mirrors how documentation looks online.
- Mind image widths. Wide images and tables are scaled to fit the page width, so very wide tables read better in landscape orientation.
- Use headings for structure. Consistent
# / ## / ###levels give the document a clear visual hierarchy in the PDF. - Preview before downloading. The split view shows the exact paper size and margins, so you can catch layout issues before generating the file.
Everything runs locally in your browser: no upload step, no account, and no watermark on the output. That makes it a practical choice for sensitive material such as internal specs, meeting notes, or draft proposals that you would rather not send through an online service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Markdown get uploaded to a server?
No. The entire conversion runs in your browser. Your Markdown is rendered to HTML, captured with html2canvas, and written into a PDF using jsPDF, all client-side. Nothing you type is sent to Fix42 or any third party, which makes the tool suitable for confidential reports and internal documentation.
Which Markdown features are supported?
The renderer supports GitHub Flavored Markdown, including headings, bold and italic text, ordered and unordered lists, links, blockquotes, tables, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, horizontal rules, and LaTeX math via KaTeX (for example $x^2$). Task-list checkboxes and footnotes are handled too.
Why does my PDF text look slightly soft or non-selectable?
The converter renders your document to a high-resolution image (2× scale) and places that image into the PDF, so the output preserves fonts, colors, and layout exactly as the preview shows. The trade-off is that text is rasterized rather than stored as selectable characters. If you need selectable text, use the "Open in new tab" button and print to PDF from your browser instead.
How are long documents split across pages?
The tool measures the full rendered height of your document and slices it across as many pages as needed at the page size you selected. A very long Markdown file simply produces a multi-page PDF; there is no fixed page limit, though extremely large documents take longer to render.
Can I choose the page size and orientation?
Yes. You can pick A4, US Letter, A3, Legal, or A5, in portrait or landscape. You can also select a document theme (clean sans-serif, classic serif, GitHub style, or minimal) and adjust the base font size between 10 and 20 pixels. The live preview updates instantly so you can see the result before downloading.
Do code blocks keep their syntax highlighting?
Yes. Fenced code blocks are highlighted in the preview and that styling is carried through to the PDF. This makes the converter a convenient way to turn technical documentation, tutorials, and README files into shareable, print-ready documents.
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