How to convert DOCX to MD
To convert DOCX to MD, upload your DOCX file, choose MD as the output format and press Convert. The finished MD file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns DOCX document files into MD in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your DOCX file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from DOCX to MD
- Readable even without rendering
- Loved by developers and writers
- Works with Git and static sites
- Opens in: GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor
What to expect from this conversion
- MD keeps the words and simple structure such as headings and lists, but drops fonts, colours and page layout.
DOCX vs MD
| Property | DOCX | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Office Open XML Document | Markdown |
| Released | 2007, Microsoft (ECMA-376) | 2004, John Gruber and Aaron Swartz |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps | GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor |
| Best for | editing and collaborating on documents; reports, essays and resumes | README files and documentation; blogs and static sites |
Steps to convert DOCX to MD
- Drop your DOCX file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MD is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MD file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use DOCX instead of DOC for new files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DOCX to MD?
Drop your DOCX file on the converter, confirm that MD is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MD file. No account or software is needed.
Is the DOCX to MD converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting DOCX to MD?
MD keeps the words and simple structure such as headings and lists, but drops fonts, colours and page layout.
Will formatting be kept when converting DOCX to MD?
MD keeps the words and simple structure such as headings and lists, but drops fonts, colours and page layout.
Which programs open MD files?
MD files open in GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.