FORMAT SUPPORT
What the Word to Markdown converter supports
This page describes the current browser converter as it works today. It accepts modern .docx files and creates editable Markdown locally in your browser.
Convert a DOCX fileFile support
| Input or condition | Current support |
|---|---|
| .docx | Supported; maximum file size is 20 MB |
| Older .doc files | Not supported; save a copy as .docx first |
| PDF, PowerPoint and Excel | Not supported by this converter |
| No account | Conversion can be used without signup |
| File handling | The document is processed in the browser and is not uploaded |
Common document structures
| Word content | Markdown output |
|---|---|
| Heading levels 1–6 | ATX headings using # through ###### |
| Bold, italic and links | Editable Markdown emphasis and link syntax |
| Lists | Markdown list items; inspect complex nesting |
| Standard tables | Markdown tables; first row is used as the header |
| Embedded images | Not extracted; a placeholder is shown |
| Merged table cells | Not represented exactly; a review note is shown |
A note about conversion quality
Word supports layout features that plain Markdown does not. Always compare complex tables, floating elements and deeply nested lists with the source document before publishing or archiving the Markdown.
Try a conversion
Use the DOCX converter on the home page, then check both the Markdown source and its preview. The result remains editable before you copy or download it.