Convert documents into clean Markdown for AI workflows
Upload PDFs, Office files, HTML, CSV, JSON, and text documents. Preview the Markdown result, then copy or download it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, RAG, docs, and notes.
Free to try · No signup for basic conversion · Single-file uploads
OCR, ZIP, audio transcription, video, YouTube URLs, and remote URL fetching are not enabled by default.
No persistent file storage, no AI training on files, and no remote URL fetching in this release.
Core features
A focused converter for AI-readable output
The product is deliberately small: upload, convert, inspect, copy, and download.
AI-ready Markdown
Keep headings, lists, tables, and plain text easy to inspect before sending content into AI tools.
Multiple document formats
Use one browser workflow for common document, spreadsheet, web, text, and data files.
Inspect before you use
Preview the Markdown output, then copy it into a prompt or download a clean .md file.
Supported formats
Clear live formats, clear limits
MarkItDown AI should not pretend OCR, audio, ZIP, batch, or remote URL workflows are live before they are actually supported.
Documents
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, and XLSX for common office workflows.
Data
CSV, JSON, and XML for compact tables and structured source data.
Web and text
HTML, HTM, TXT, and existing Markdown files.
How it works
From file to reusable Markdown in three steps
The conversion path stays simple and visible, so users know what is happening before they trust the output.
Upload a supported file
Choose one local file. The current release keeps the flow single-file and predictable.
Convert to Markdown
The converter returns readable Markdown focused on useful structure, not pixel-perfect layout cloning.
Copy or download
Use the output in AI chats, docs, notes, code editors, or knowledge-base workflows.
Use cases
Where Markdown output becomes useful
The output is meant to move into real AI and knowledge workflows, not sit inside a decorative preview.
ChatGPT and Claude input
Paste cleaner context instead of messy document text.
RAG knowledge bases
Review structured Markdown before chunking and embedding.
Cursor and coding docs
Turn source material into Markdown that is easy to reference in developer tools.
Obsidian and notes
Move file content into readable notes without keeping the original layout baggage.
Popular tools
Choose a focused converter
Use the live tools first, then treat roadmap formats as explicit limits rather than hidden promises.
PDF to Markdown
Convert text-based PDFs into structured Markdown.
Word to Markdown
Convert DOCX documents into headings, lists, and paragraphs.
PowerPoint to Markdown
Convert slide decks into AI-ready outlines.
Excel to Markdown
Convert XLSX sheets into Markdown tables.
HTML to Markdown
Convert pasted or uploaded HTML into clean Markdown.
FAQ
Practical limits before you upload
The current release keeps the promise narrow so users can understand privacy, OCR limits, and output quality before conversion.
What is MarkItDown AI?
MarkItDown AI is a browser-based document to Markdown converter built for AI-ready Markdown workflows.
What file types can I convert to Markdown?
V2.0 focuses on PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, HTM, TXT, and MD files.
Is MarkItDown AI affiliated with Microsoft?
MarkItDown AI is an independent tool site and is not affiliated with Microsoft. MarkItDown is an open-source project associated with Microsoft. This site provides a browser-based conversion workflow built for AI-ready Markdown use cases.
Are uploaded files stored?
No persistent file storage is used in this release. Files are temporary uploads for conversion only.
Can I use the Markdown output with ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. The output is plain Markdown that can be pasted into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, documentation, or RAG workflows.
Does this support OCR or scanned PDFs?
OCR is not enabled by default. Text-based PDFs work best; scanned or image-only PDFs may return empty or limited output.