Create a readable PDF from Markdown
Convert notes, README files and technical drafts into a portable PDF while keeping text selectable. Headings, lists, GFM tables, code blocks and safe links retain a clear document structure.
Converters
Markdown to PDF
Turn Markdown into a readable PDF with selectable text, tables, code and safe links.
.md
02Preview
A4Your document will appear here
Write or import Markdown to see a preview before exporting.
The preview shows content and styles; line and page breaks may differ in the exported PDF.
PDF settings
PDF02 / How to use it
About this tool
How to convert Markdown to PDF
Add your Markdown
Write in the editor, paste content or import a .md file up to 200 KiB in UTF-8.
Check the preview
Review headings, lists, task lists, tables, code and links. Image alternative text and raw HTML notices appear here.
Choose the page setup
Select A4 or Letter, 12, 20 or 28 mm margins, a 10, 12 or 14 pt font, and optional page numbers.
Export and verify
Download the PDF, then check page breaks, selectable text and links before sharing it.
Worked example
Export a compact project note
The preview helps check structure, while the PDF renderer calculates its own line and page breaks. Always inspect the downloaded file.
Input
# Project note - [x] Review copy - [ ] Publish PDF | File | Status | | --- | --- | | guide.md | Ready | ```js const version = 1; ``` [Open documentation](https://example.com/docs)
Output
Project note Review copy Publish PDF File | Status guide.md | Ready const version = 1; Open documentation
Supported content
- Markdown
- Headings, paragraphs, emphasis, strikethrough, quotes, separators and nested lists; indentation is flattened after six levels to prevent clipping
- GFM
- Tables, fenced code blocks and task lists; very wide tables may need fewer columns or smaller margins
- Links
- Safe HTTP(S) and mailto links
- Page setup
- A4 or Letter; 12, 20 or 28 mm margins; 10, 12 or 14 pt; optional page numbers
- Limit
- 200 KiB of UTF-8 Markdown
- Not supported
- Embedded images, mathematical notation, Mermaid and custom HTML rendering
Common issues
Expecting the preview and PDF to paginate identically
Use the preview for structure, then inspect page breaks in the downloaded PDF.
Adding remote images
Images are omitted for safety. Use descriptive alternative text or add approved images after export.
Using HTML for layout
Write supported Markdown instead; raw HTML is printed literally and never executed.
Control the page without redesigning the document
Choose A4 or Letter paper, three margin presets, three font sizes and optional page numbers. The preview is designed for review, so the final PDF may wrap lines and divide pages differently.
Local processing with explicit limits
Documents up to 200 KiB in UTF-8 are processed in your browser. Raw HTML is displayed literally, remote images are omitted with a warning, and math, Mermaid and custom HTML rendering are outside the supported set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Markdown features are supported?
Headings, paragraphs, emphasis, strikethrough, safe links, nested lists, task lists, quotes, separators, fenced code blocks and GFM tables are supported.
Can I select and copy text from the PDF?
Yes. The export uses real text rather than a screenshot, so text remains selectable in compatible PDF readers.
Why do page breaks differ from the preview?
The browser preview and PDF renderer measure fonts and page space differently. Use the preview to check structure and inspect the downloaded PDF for final pagination.
What happens to images and raw HTML?
Images are omitted and their alternative text is kept when available. Raw HTML is displayed as literal text and is never executed.
What are the limits?
Input is limited to 200 KiB of UTF-8 text. List indentation is flattened after six levels, and very wide tables may need fewer columns or smaller margins. Mathematical notation, Mermaid and custom HTML rendering are not supported.