Free tool
Convert a Word document (DOCX) to Markdown
Quick answer
Choose a .docx file and get Markdown back: Word's heading styles become # headings, lists stay lists, links keep their addresses, and simple tables become Markdown tables. The file is read in your browser and never uploaded. Older .doc files need saving as .docx first.
Getting good headings
Apply Word's Heading 1, Heading 2 and Heading 3 styles before converting; they map to #, ## and ###.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Word to Markdown?
Upload the .docx here. Headings are recognised from Word's built-in Heading styles, so a title typed in large bold text without a heading style comes out as bold text.
Are images included?
Images embedded in the document are left out, because Markdown links to images rather than containing them.
Is my document uploaded?
No. It is opened and converted entirely in your browser.