Markdown to PDF Converter

Write or paste Markdown, see the live HTML preview, and export to PDF via your browser's print dialog. No upload needed.

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My Document

A bold introduction paragraph with italic text and inline code.

Features

  • Fast conversion to PDF
  • Preserves headings, lists, code blocks
  • Runs 100% in your browser — no upload

Code Example

const greet = (name) => `Hello, ${name}!`;
console.log(greet("StackUtils"));

This is a blockquote with important information.

Table

Feature Supported
Headings ✓
Lists ✓
Code ✓
How it works: Click Export to PDF to open a print-ready preview in a new tab. Use your browser's Print → Save as PDF to download the file. Everything runs locally — no file is ever uploaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Markdown to PDF conversion work?

The tool converts your Markdown to HTML using the marked library, then opens a print-ready page in a new browser tab. You use your browser's native 'Print → Save as PDF' feature to download the PDF. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Is my Markdown document uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your content never leaves your device.

What Markdown features are supported?

The tool supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): headings, bold, italic, code blocks, inline code, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, tables, and links.

Can I customize the PDF style?

The PDF uses clean print-optimized typography with serif fonts, proper margins, and styled code blocks. Custom CSS themes are planned for a future update.

What is the best use case for this tool?

Converting README files, technical documentation, meeting notes, and blog drafts written in Markdown into shareable or printable PDF documents.

The Markdown → PDF Pipeline

  1. Parse Markdown — a library like marked or markdown-it converts the Markdown text to HTML elements (h1, p, ul, code, etc.).
  2. Apply print CSS — a stylesheet targets @media print to set page margins, font sizes, page-break rules, and link display.
  3. Print to PDF — the browser's print dialog captures the page and exports it as PDF using its built-in renderer.

Tips for Better PDF Output

  • Disable headers/footers — in the print dialog, uncheck “Print headers and footers” so the browser doesn't add the URL and timestamp to every page.
  • Set A4 paper — in Chrome/Edge: More settings → Paper size → A4 (or Letter for US).
  • Use page-break hints — add <div style="page-break-before:always"></div> between Markdown sections for manual page breaks.
  • Use a monospace font for code — ensure your stylesheet uses font-family: monospace for <pre> blocks so code doesn't reflow incorrectly.