Markdown to PDF Converter

Build a print-ready PDF from Markdown with live preview, document templates, page sizes, margins, and export themes. Free to use with no signup, and your Markdown stays in the browser.

Scoped to the PDF page below, so it cannot change the rest of the app. Local only — never uploaded. Imports, external URLs, and fixed positioning are stripped.

Tip: add <!-- pagebreak --> on its own line to start a new PDF page.

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Project Brief · A4 · Normal margins · project-brief.pdf

Project Brief
Summary

Describe the problem, the audience, and the intended outcome.

Goals
  • Goal one
  • Goal two
  • Goal three
Scope
Area Included Notes
Core workflow Yes Keep the first release focused
Reporting Later Add after usage is clear
Timeline
  1. Discovery
  2. Build
  3. Review
  4. Launch

How to Convert Markdown to PDF Online

  1. Paste Markdown into the editor or open a local .md file.
  2. Choose a template, theme, page size, and margin preset that matches the document.
  3. Review the live PDF preview, including tables, code blocks, callouts, Mermaid diagrams, and math.
  4. Select Export PDF, then save the file from your browser print dialog.

No account is required. The converter uses your browser print engine, so drafts are not uploaded to a MarkdownTools server.

PDF Export Options

Templates

Start with a project brief, README, meeting notes, or release notes so the PDF already has sensible headings and spacing.

Themes

Switch between GitHub, Notion, academic, brief, and terminal styles before exporting.

Page size and margins

Use A4 or A5 for international documents, Letter or Legal for US documents, A3 for wide tables, and tighter margins for short internal notes.

Good Fits for Markdown to PDF

  • Export README files, project briefs, release notes, and meeting notes as PDFs.
  • Turn Markdown documentation into a client-friendly handoff without installing a desktop editor.
  • Preview GitHub-style tables, callouts, code blocks, Mermaid diagrams, and KaTeX math before printing.

Clean PDF Export Tips

  • If code blocks are too wide, use a wider margin or split long lines before exporting.
  • If the browser adds headers or footers, disable them in the print dialog before saving the PDF.
  • Add <!-- pagebreak --> on its own line to force a page break exactly where you want one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Markdown to PDF for free?

Paste your Markdown or open a .md file, pick a template and page size, then click Export PDF and save from your browser print dialog. It is completely free with no signup and no watermark.

How do I convert an .md file to PDF?

Use the Open button to load your .md file, review the live preview, and export. The converter handles headings, tables, code blocks, GitHub-style callouts, Mermaid diagrams, and KaTeX math.

Is my Markdown uploaded to a server?

No. The converter renders and exports the PDF locally using your browser print engine, so your document is never uploaded, stored, or shared.

Can I choose the page size and margins?

Yes. You can set the page size (A4, Letter, A3, A5, or Legal), margins, theme, and document template so the exported PDF matches the layout you need.

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All Conversion Methods

Online, VS Code, and Pandoc compared.