Convert Word to Markdown
Use this guided converter when you need a repeatable way to turn Word drafts into Markdown files.
General Markdown with clean headings, links, lists, and tables.
Markdown output
0 characters · 0 words · 0 lines
Word-like input to clean Markdown
Before
Product Launch Notes Owner: Product Team Goals 1. Publish the new integration guide. 2. Add links to the support playbook. Status table Task | Owner | State Docs | Maya | Ready Screenshots | DevRel | Needs review
After
# Product Launch Notes **Owner:** Product Team ## Goals 1. Publish the new integration guide. 2. Add links to the support playbook. ## Status table | Task | Owner | State | | --- | --- | --- | | Docs | Maya | Ready | | Screenshots | DevRel | Needs review |
How to convert Word to Markdown
Choose a DOCX file, select the Markdown output mode, then copy or download the generated Markdown.
Recommended workflow
- Review the warnings before publishing.
- Use GitHub mode for README and issue content.
- Use the cleaner after conversion if you paste additional Markdown.
Troubleshooting conversion results
If a table or image does not look right, simplify the original Word file and convert again. Markdown is structure-first, so complex page layout may need manual editing.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Word files uploaded to a server?+
The converter is designed to process DOCX files in your browser. Analytics events never include file names, document text, or converted Markdown.
Can it convert old .doc files?+
The first version supports .docx files. For older .doc files, open them in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice and save a .docx copy first.
Will the Markdown look exactly like the Word file?+
No. The converter prioritizes clean semantic Markdown over exact visual layout, so spacing, fonts, and page-specific styling are simplified.