Markdown to PDF
Paste Markdown, preview the layout, and export as PDF with no sign-up.
Markdown to PDF Features
Clean PDF output with full Markdown support.
Tables, code blocks, blockquotes, lists and all GitHub Flavored Markdown elements.
Export via browser print — choose Save as PDF for a clean, formatted document.
Browser-side workflows can keep content on your device when supported.
Key Takeaways
- The PDF preview and export use in-page JavaScript when supported; for sensitive Markdown, confirm the active workflow before processing.
- The tool renders the styled preview into the PDF, so links appear as colored text rather than clickable hyperlinks - keep important URLs visible in the body so readers can copy them.
- One spacing control adjusts margin, font size, and line height together: use Dense (10 mm, 11 px) to fit more on each page or Airy (28 mm, 15 px) for easy-reading review copies, with Standard as the default for READMEs and general docs.
- The automatic Table of Contents scans H1, H2, and H3 headings and only appears when the document has at least two headings, so add headings with # and ## lines if it does not show.
How to Convert Markdown to PDF
Paste or type your Markdown
Enter your Markdown in the editor or click Load Sample to see a template. The PDF preview on the right updates live as you type, parsing headings, bold and italic, lists, tables, fenced code blocks, blockquotes, links, and horizontal rules. The first H1 in your text becomes the document title.
Set page, spacing, font, and extras
Pick A4 or Letter as the page size and choose a spacing preset (Dense, Compact, Standard, or Airy) that adjusts margins, font size, and line height together. Select a font (Georgia, Arial, Courier New, or Times New Roman), then toggle the auto Table of Contents and the header and footer on or off.
Export to PDF
Click Export to PDF. The styled preview is rendered and saved as a PDF file when supported, named after your document title. For sensitive Markdown, confirm the active workflow before processing.
Spacing Presets Compared
The spacing control changes three settings at once so the whole document scales cleanly. Use a denser preset to fit more on each page, or an airier one for readability and review copies. The values below are applied at export time.
| Preset | Page margin | Font size | Line height | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dense | 10 mm | 11 px | 1.4 | Reference sheets and long docs where page count matters |
| Compact | 15 mm | 13 px | 1.55 | Technical notes and changelogs |
| Standard | 20 mm | 14 px | 1.7 | General documents and README exports (default) |
| Airy | 28 mm | 15 px | 1.9 | Drafts for printing, markup, and easy reading |
| Page size | A4 or Letter | set above | set above | Choose A4 (210 x 297 mm) or Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm) |
Which Options Should You Use
Table of Contents
Turn this on for longer documents. It scans your H1, H2, and H3 headings and builds a Contents list automatically, with H2 and H3 entries indented. It only appears when the document has at least two headings, so short notes stay clean.
Header and footer
Enable to add a running header showing your document title and the page size, plus a footer with the export date. This suits reports and shared docs. Leave it off for minimal, body-only output.
Font choice
Use Georgia or Times New Roman for prose and reports, Arial for a clean modern look, and Courier New for code-heavy or documentation pages where a monospace body reads best.
README and docs export
Paste a README.md or API docs and keep Standard spacing. Tables, fenced code blocks, and blockquotes are styled with borders and light backgrounds, making it easy to share with people who do not use GitHub.
Common Problems and Fixes
The Table of Contents does not show
The Contents block only generates when your Markdown has two or more headings (H1, H2, or H3). Add headings using # and ## lines, and confirm the Contents toggle is set to On before exporting.
Links are not clickable in the PDF
The PDF is produced by rasterizing the styled preview, so links appear as colored text rather than active hyperlinks. Keep important URLs visible in the body text so readers can copy them, since they will not be clickable in the exported file.
A code block or table is split across pages
The exporter tries to keep code blocks, blockquotes, and tables on a single page. If an element is taller than one page it must still break. Switch to a denser spacing preset or shorten very long code blocks so each fits within the page height.
Export does nothing or shows a library error
Export needs the in-page conversion library to finish loading and needs non-empty Markdown. Wait a moment after the page loads, make sure the editor is not blank, then click Export to PDF again. A hard refresh resolves a blocked or partial script load.
Convert Markdown to PDF
Whether you are exporting a README, a technical document, meeting notes, or a report written in Markdown, this tool converts it to a clean, print-ready PDF with zero effort. Paste, preview, export.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PDF export work?
The tool renders your Markdown as styled HTML and uses the browser print API to generate a PDF.
In the print dialog, select “Save as PDF” as the destination — available in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
The PDF preview accurately reflects what you will get in the exported file.
What Markdown features are supported?
All standard Markdown: headings (H1-H6), bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, lists, ordered lists, and horizontal rules.
GitHub Flavored Markdown extensions: tables, task lists, fenced code blocks with syntax hints, and autolinks.
Blockquotes are styled with a left border for visual clarity in the PDF.
Can I format the output PDF?
Yes — choose from Georgia (serif), Arial (sans-serif), Courier New (monospace), or Times New Roman.
Font size can be set from 11pt to 14pt. Page margins can be set to narrow (1cm), normal (2cm), or wide (3cm).
Changes are applied to the preview instantly so you can verify before exporting.
Is this good for README files?
Yes. README.md files are standard Markdown, so they convert perfectly including all headings, code blocks, and tables.
This is useful for sharing project documentation with stakeholders who do not have access to GitHub.
Technical writing, changelogs, and API docs written in Markdown all export cleanly.
Do links work in the PDF?
In the printed PDF, link text is shown in the document along with the URL in parentheses for reference.
Some PDF viewers (like Adobe Reader) allow clicking embedded links — this depends on your browser PDF engine.
For purely visual documents, links are styled to blend with surrounding text.
Is my Markdown content private?
Yes. This tool renders the PDF on your device using in-browser JavaScript libraries, so the document content stays local for this workflow.
This makes it safe for confidential documents, internal reports, or personal notes.
Nothing is stored or logged — the page has no memory of what you typed.
Can I use this for technical documentation?
Yes. Technical docs written in Markdown export cleanly with properly formatted code blocks and tables.
The monospace font option is ideal for documentation-heavy documents.
Many developers use this to generate PDFs from API docs, onboarding guides, and internal wikis.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the editor and preview work on mobile browsers.
The PDF export uses the browser print dialog which is supported on mobile Chrome and Safari.
For best results, use a desktop browser for final PDF export.
Sources and References
Format and tool details on this page are based on the official specifications and documentation below.
- CommonMark Specification
- RFC 7763: The text/markdown Media Type- IETF
- Portable Document Format (PDF)- Library of Congress
- PDF- MDN Web Docs glossary