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Markdown · DOCX to MD

Convert Word DOCX to Markdown

Drop a Word document — get Markdown with headings, lists, and inline styles preserved. The .docx file is parsed in your browser and is not uploaded.

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Max 10 MB · Parsed in your browser · The file is not uploaded — only the extracted content is sent.

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This tool handles

  • .docx files up to 10 MB
  • Headings, lists, bold/italic
  • Links and inline code
  • Basic GFM tables

Not in scope

  • Legacy .doc format
  • Merged table cells
  • Equation Editor blocks
  • SmartArt and text boxes

Try it live with the widget above — paste and see the output instantly. For the items under “Not in scope,” the migration guide below covers workarounds and when to use a different tool.

Specimens

DOCX to Markdown examples

Paste real DOCX in the left column, see the Markdown output on the right.

Article with H2/H3

DOCX

Word document with headings

Markdown

## Introduction Text… ### Section 1 More text…

Bulleted list

DOCX

Word bullet list

Markdown

- Item one - Item two - Item three

Inline formatting

DOCX

Word text with **bold** and *italic*

Markdown

Word text with **bold** and *italic*

How DOCX-to-Markdown conversion works

01

Drop DOCX — Drag & drop or pick a .docx file (up to 10 MB). The file is parsed in your browser — the .docx file is not uploaded.

02

Convert — Click Convert — headings, lists, bold/italic, links, and tables are preserved.

03

Copy — Copy the Markdown or download as `.md`.

DOCX edge cases we handle

Only .docx (not .doc)

Legacy .doc files are not supported. Open in Word and Save As .docx first.

Images embedded

Images are always converted to base64 data URIs inline in the Markdown — there is no toggle or fallback mode to strip them, so output size can grow well past the source .docx.

Tables with merged cells

Merged cells are simplified to their top-left value; the structure collapses to a standard GFM table.

Comments and tracked changes

Comments are always dropped from the output. Tracked-change insertions are included as plain text (as if accepted); the converter does not detect or flag unresolved tracked changes — resolve them in Word before converting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does it support .doc (old Word)?

No — only .docx format is supported. Convert .doc to .docx first in Word.

What about embedded images?

They are always converted to base64 data URIs and embedded inline in the Markdown — there is no setting to strip them or show a placeholder instead.

Are comments preserved?

No — Word comments are always dropped. There is no toggle or options panel to include them; delete or resolve comments in Word if you need a clean review copy.

Will tables convert correctly?

Yes — tables convert to GFM pipe-table syntax. Merged cells are simplified.

Where next

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