Free Online Markdown Converter — Convert Any File to Markdown

Craft Markdown converts 9+ formats to clean markdown: PDF, Word (DOCX and DOC), HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, Excel (XLSX), TXT, and RTF. All conversions are free, instant, and unlimited. We're constantly adding new format support.

Yes, 100% free forever. No signup, no credit card, no premium tier, no usage caps, no hidden fees. Convert as many files as you want, in any supported format, without any restrictions. We'll never charge you.

Absolutely. All conversion happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to any server — we have zero access to your documents. This isn't just a privacy policy, it's how the tool is architecturally built. No data can be collected because no data leaves your device.

Very accurate for most documents. We preserve headings, lists, tables, links, code blocks, and text formatting. Complex layouts like multi-column PDFs or documents with merged table cells may need minor manual cleanup, but the document structure and content are always maintained.

Yes. Drag and drop multiple files onto the converter and each one is processed independently. For automated batch conversion of hundreds of files, command-line tools like Pandoc may be more efficient, but for most users our multi-file drop is fast and easy.

Pandoc is an excellent command-line tool for power users, but it requires installation, terminal knowledge, and configuration. Craft Markdown runs in your browser — no installation, no command line, no setup. Both process files locally for privacy. Think of Craft Markdown as Pandoc's power with browser simplicity. For a detailed comparison, see our [Craft Markdown vs Pandoc guide](/craft-markdown-vs-pandoc).

Unlike cloud-based converters that upload your files to their servers, Craft Markdown processes everything in your browser. Your files never leave your device. We're also completely ad-free, require no signup, and produce AI-optimized markdown output designed for LLM and RAG workflows.

Yes. Craft Markdown produces clean, token-efficient markdown with preserved heading hierarchy, properly formatted tables, and minimal artifacts. This output is ideal for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, RAG systems, LLM training data, and vector database ingestion. Clean markdown produces better embeddings and more accurate retrieval than raw PDF, HTML, or Word content.

Currently, Craft Markdown converts files TO markdown. For converting markdown to PDF, Word, or HTML, we recommend Pandoc (free, open-source command-line tool) or browser-based markdown renderers. Reverse conversion support is on our roadmap.

Yes. Craft Markdown is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Any device with a modern web browser can convert files to markdown.

Scanned PDFs require OCR (optical character recognition) for text extraction. Our converter handles text-selectable PDFs best. For scanned documents, consider using an OCR tool first (like Tesseract or Adobe Acrobat), then convert the result to markdown.

For manual and small-batch conversions, Craft Markdown is ideal — just drag and drop. For programmatic access and CI/CD integration, Pandoc or MarkItDown (Microsoft's Python tool) offer command-line and API options. We're considering API access for Craft Markdown in the future.