Does my file get uploaded?

Yes. Conversion uses a server-side Markdown parser (marked) and Chromium (via Gotenberg) to render the PDF. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, converted, and immediately deleted — never stored permanently.

What Markdown syntax is supported?

The converter uses GitHub Flavoured Markdown (GFM), which is the most widely used Markdown dialect. Supported: headings (h1–h6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, fenced code blocks (with syntax language tags), unordered and ordered lists, blockquotes, horizontal rules, links, tables, and images embedded as data URIs.

Why aren't my images showing in the PDF?

Images referenced by URL (![alt](https://example.com/image.png)) are not loaded. The conversion runs in a server sandbox without public internet access. If you need images in your PDF, embed them as base64 data URIs: ![alt](data:image/png;base64,...). Most Markdown editors and export tools can embed images as data URIs.

How is this different from Pandoc?

Pandoc is a command-line tool that converts Markdown to PDF via LaTeX — it produces publication-quality output with precise typography and full math support, but requires installing LaTeX and Pandoc. This tool gives you a clean, readable PDF immediately in the browser without any installation. For technical documentation, README files, and reports, the output quality is excellent. For academic papers and scientific documents requiring mathematical notation, Pandoc + LaTeX is the better tool.

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Markdown to PDF

Convert a Markdown file to a clean, readable PDF using GFM-compatible rendering. Headings, code blocks, tables, and lists are all formatted correctly. No install required.

Frequently asked questions

Does my file get uploaded?: Yes. Conversion uses a server-side Markdown parser (marked) and Chromium (via Gotenberg) to render the PDF. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, converted, and immediately deleted — never stored permanently.
What Markdown syntax is supported?: The converter uses GitHub Flavoured Markdown (GFM), which is the most widely used Markdown dialect. Supported: headings (h1–h6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, fenced code blocks (with syntax language tags), unordered and ordered lists, blockquotes, horizontal rules, links, tables, and images embedded as data URIs.
Why aren't my images showing in the PDF?: Images referenced by URL (![alt](https://example.com/image.png)) are not loaded. The conversion runs in a server sandbox without public internet access. If you need images in your PDF, embed them as base64 data URIs: ![alt](data:image/png;base64,...). Most Markdown editors and export tools can embed images as data URIs.
How is this different from Pandoc?: Pandoc is a command-line tool that converts Markdown to PDF via LaTeX — it produces publication-quality output with precise typography and full math support, but requires installing LaTeX and Pandoc. This tool gives you a clean, readable PDF immediately in the browser without any installation. For technical documentation, README files, and reports, the output quality is excellent. For academic papers and scientific documents requiring mathematical notation, Pandoc + LaTeX is the better tool.

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