Markdown to PDF
Markdown to PDF Converter
Paste Markdown or drop a .md file, preview individual formatted pages with zero text cutouts, and download a PDF.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- No sign-up
- Free, no daily limits
- 1Add your file
- 2Choose settings
- 3Download
Markdown input
Type, paste, or drop a file here
Interactive PDF Page Preview
Type or paste Markdown on the left to see instant 1-to-1 page sheet previews with smart page breaking.
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Markdown documentation files like READMEs, changelogs, and architecture notes are standard across software projects, but sharing them with clients, managers, or non-technical readers often requires fixed-layout document files. This converter renders Markdown syntax into styled multi-page PDF documents locally in your browser session.
Because client-side PDF compilation relies on DOM rasterization through html2canvas at scale 2 and @cantoo/pdf-lib, the exported PDF contains high-resolution bitmap page images rather than vector glyphs. The layout engine splits paragraphs and repeats table headers across pages, but words cannot be highlighted or searched with Ctrl+F. When selectable text is necessary, convert your file with Markdown to HTML and print to PDF via your operating system print dialog.
How it works
1. Paste Markdown or load a local file
Paste your raw Markdown text directly into the input editor, or drag and drop a .md, .markdown, or .txt file up to 25 MB into the drop zone.
2. Choose page size, orientation, and theme
Select A4 (794x1123 px at 96 DPI) or US Letter (816x1056 px) in portrait or horizontal mode, and pick between GitHub, Minimal, or Dark visual themes.
3. Preview automated page pagination
Switch between single page view or continuous scroll view to verify where paragraphs, headings, and data tables split across document sheets.
4. Download your assembled PDF document
Click Download PDF to trigger local DOM rendering via html2canvas and compile your PDF binary. Files save immediately without server contact.
When you'd use it
Sharing technical README files with non-technical clients
Product teams and contractors convert project documentation into structured PDFs for stakeholders who do not use code repositories.
Archiving architecture decision records and changelogs
Engineering leads generate timestamped PDF records of release milestones and system design notes for compliance and offline review.
Printing formatted cheat sheets and reference outlines
Developers and students turn structured notes with code snippets, blockquotes, and tables into physical handouts with predictable page margins.
Distributing dark-themed technical specifications
Authors export dark-mode layouts with preserved syntax contrast and custom background tinting for viewing on digital tablets.
Raster image output vs vector text: why text is not selectable
Most cloud converters upload your text to a server running headless Chrome to render a vector PDF. TryDocsy takes a privacy-first approach by running entirely in your browser tab. The client engine renders your styled HTML inside an isolated iframe, takes a high-resolution snapshot using html2canvas at scale 2, compresses each page to JPEG at 0.94 quality, and embeds the image into a fresh PDF container with @cantoo/pdf-lib.
Because of this, proprietary code, internal passwords, and unreleased plans never travel over the network. However, because each page is an embedded bitmap image, text cannot be selected, copied, or searched with PDF viewer search tools. When your workflow demands searchable, selectable vector text, use Markdown to HTML, view the output in any modern browser, and press Ctrl+P to select Save as PDF.
| Feature | Client-side Raster Export | Browser Print to PDF (via HTML) |
|---|---|---|
| Text Selection and Search | No (0 text items extracted by pdfjs) | Yes (Full vector text stream) |
| Visual Fidelity to Preview | Pixel-exact match to theme styling | Depends on browser print stylesheet |
| Table Pagination | Automated row split with repeated headers | Browser-dependent page-break-inside |
| What each page contains | One JPEG image (html2canvas at 2x, quality 0.94) | Vector text from the system fonts |
| Required Action | Single click Download PDF button | Ctrl+P then Save as PDF in print dialog |
| Network Privacy | 100% local in-browser memory | 100% local in-browser memory |
Source: TryDocsy B07 measurement suite (Node.js 22, pdfjs-dist 4.4.168, @cantoo/pdf-lib 2.6.5), checked October 29, 2026
DOM-based smart page slicing and table pagination
Converting fluid web content into rigid pages often produces awkward breaks that cut table rows or code snippets in half. This tool uses a custom DOM measurement algorithm before compilation. The engine calculates usable page height by subtracting an 80-pixel margin budget from the total CSS sheet height (1,043 px usable for A4 portrait; 976 px for Letter portrait).
When an individual element exceeds the remaining page budget, it moves to the next sheet. For tall data tables, the pagination script inspects each tbody row individually: it breaks rows cleanly across pages while re-attaching the thead block at the top of every subsequent table fragment. Sanitization via DOMPurify removes unsafe scripts, event attributes, and iframe tags before rendering begins.
Page size standards and typography themes
The preview and export pipeline supports ISO A4 (210 x 297 mm, mapped to 595.28 x 841.89 PDF points) and North American US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches, mapped to 612 x 792 PDF points). Switching orientation updates CSS measuring boxes immediately so you can inspect line wrapping before exporting.
Three typography themes are available: GitHub reproduces the typography and border accents of GitHub repositories; Minimal uses lightweight borders and neutral grays for clean office printing; Dark applies a slate background (#0d1117) with high-contrast text and code containers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I select or search text in the downloaded PDF?
No. The downloaded PDF embeds canvas-rendered JPEG images at scale 2 rather than font glyphs. A verification test using pdfjs-dist extracted exactly 0 text items. If you need selectable or searchable text, convert your document using Markdown to HTML and print to PDF via your browser Print dialog.
How does the tool handle tables that span multiple pages?
The DOM pagination engine calculates row heights against remaining page space. When a table overflows a page, rows move to the following sheet and the original table header (thead) is duplicated at the top of the continuation page.
Are my documents or code snippets sent to an external server?
No. All parsing via marked, DOM sanitization via DOMPurify, canvas rendering via html2canvas, and PDF packaging via @cantoo/pdf-lib occur entirely inside your browser tab memory.
Which page dimensions are available for export?
You can choose international ISO A4 or North American US Letter in either portrait or horizontal page orientation. The layout engine recalculates page count and pagination break points automatically.
What is the file size limit for Markdown conversion?
The input handler accepts files up to 25 MB (26,214,400 bytes). For extremely long documents with hundreds of pages, browser memory constraints during html2canvas rendering make converting in chapters or using Markdown to HTML recommended.
Can I embed images inside my Markdown before compiling?
Yes. Remote images using HTTPS URLs and embedded base64 data URIs render directly into the preview and are captured in the output PDF pages.