Convert DOCX to MD

Free online DOCX to MD converter.

Choose .docx files

or drag and drop — multiple files supported

Max 200 MB for video · 100 MB for other files

Why convert DOCX to MD?

Word documents are great for editing but awkward for the web, version control, and developer workflows. Converting DOCX to Markdown gives you clean plain text with preserved headings, lists, links, and tables — perfect for committing to a repo, publishing to a static site, or pasting into any Markdown-aware tool without Word's formatting baggage.

Common use cases

  • Committing docs to a Git repository
  • Publishing Word content to a static site
  • Converting manuscripts to Markdown for editing
  • Moving content into Notion, Obsidian, or other Markdown apps

How to convert DOCX to MD

  1. Click "Choose a .docx file" or drag and drop your DOCX file into the upload area.
  2. Select your preferred quality level — high quality keeps the best fidelity, smaller file prioritizes file size.
  3. Your file uploads directly to our secure servers and conversion starts automatically.
  4. Once finished, click "Download" to save your converted MD file.

Tips for DOCX to MD conversion

  • Headings, bold/italic, links, ordered and unordered lists, and tables are all preserved.
  • Embedded images aren't inlined into Markdown — extract them separately if you need them.
  • Complex Word styling (text boxes, columns, comments) is flattened to clean text.

About DOCX and MD formats

.DOCX format

DOCX is Microsoft Word's document format. It stores text, formatting, images, and tables in a compressed XML-based structure.

.MD format

Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text. Widely used for documentation, README files, blog posts, and notes. Simple syntax that converts cleanly to HTML.

Frequently asked questions

Will my headings and lists survive the conversion?

Yes. Word heading styles become Markdown # headings, and bullet/numbered lists convert to proper Markdown list syntax. Bold, italic, and links are preserved too.

What happens to images in the Word document?

The text and structure convert cleanly, but images aren't embedded in the Markdown output. Markdown references images by file path or URL, so you'd add those separately.

Is DOCX to Markdown free and private?

Yes — it's completely free with no signup, and your file is automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours.

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Privacy and security

Your files are encrypted during upload using 256-bit SSL and are automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. We never share, sell, or access your files. All conversions happen on isolated, ephemeral servers.