Convert Word to Markdown Online - DOCX to MD

Transform Word documents into clean, portable Markdown files.

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50 MB per file Up to 50 files (2 GB limit) 3 parallel conversions 1 credit per 5 MB

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⚡ Median Word to Markdown time (last 10k jobs): 92ms

How it works

1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose Word files. No account required—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers using Pandoc. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Headings, lists, tables, and images are preserved. Images are embedded as base64.
3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your Markdown files in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

About DOCX →

DOCX is Microsoft's modern Word document format based on Office Open XML (OOXML), standardized as ISO/IEC 29500. Introduced in Office 2007, DOCX stores content as compressed XML files inside a ZIP container, supporting rich text formatting, embedded media, styles, templates, and change tracking. Unlike the legacy binary DOC format, DOCX is more compact, less prone to corruption, and easier for third-party applications to parse.

Learn more: Office Open XML on Wikipedia

DOCX is the standard for collaborative document editing and remains fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and most document processors. For final distribution or archival, consider converting to PDF.

About Markdown →

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004 for writing formatted text using a plain-text editor. With simple syntax like # for headings and **bold** for emphasis, Markdown is widely used for documentation, README files, technical writing, and note-taking. Files typically use .md or .markdown extensions.

Learn more: Markdown on Wikipedia

Markdown's simplicity makes it ideal for version-controlled documentation—GitHub, GitLab, and most development platforms render it natively. For sharing with non-technical audiences or printing, converting to PDF preserves formatting universally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOCX format?

DOCX (Office Open XML Document) is Microsoft Word's default document format since 2007. It's a ZIP archive containing XML files and resources. DOCX is the de facto standard for word processing and is supported by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and many other applications.

Why convert DOCX to Markdown?

Portability and version control. Markdown is a lightweight, plain-text format that works everywhere—GitHub, GitLab, static site generators, wikis, and note-taking apps. Converting DOCX to Markdown makes your content Git-friendly, easy to edit, and future-proof.

What is preserved during conversion?

Our converter preserves: headings (H1-H6), bold/italic/strikethrough text, bullet and numbered lists, tables (as pipe tables), links, and images (embedded as base64). Complex Word features like macros, comments, or track changes are not included.

How are images handled?

Embedded as base64. Images in your DOCX are extracted and encoded directly into the Markdown file as data URIs. This creates a single, self-contained .md file with no external dependencies—perfect for sharing or archiving.

What Markdown variant is used?

We output GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) by default, which includes support for pipe tables, task lists, and strikethrough. GFM is widely supported across platforms including GitHub, GitLab, VS Code, and most Markdown editors.

Will tables convert properly?

Simple tables work well. Standard Word tables convert to Markdown pipe tables. Complex tables with merged cells may not render perfectly—Markdown's table syntax has limitations. For complex layouts, consider reviewing the output.

How large can my DOCX files be?

File size limits depend on your plan: Guest: 50 MB, Free: 50 MB, Pro: 1024 MB. Most Word documents are under 25 MB.

Can I convert multiple DOCX files at once?

Yes—that's what we're built for. Drop up to 50 files at once. We process 3 conversions in parallel, so batches complete faster than sequential tools.

What are the limits for this converter?

Tier	Max File Size	Max Files/Batch	Parallel Processing
Guest/Free	50 MB	50 files	3 at once
Pro	1024 MB	1000 files	6 at once

Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all documents converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

How are credits calculated for this conversion?

Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB

How it works:

Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
6-10 MB: 2 credits
11-15 MB: 3 credits
16-20 MB: 4 credits

Example: A 5 MB file = 1 credit. A 95 MB file = 19 credits.

Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

Credit allocations vary by account tier:

Tier	Daily Limit	Monthly Limit
Guest	100 credits/day	—
Free	100 credits/day	—
Pro	—	12,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, a typical document costs 1 credit. Pro users can convert 12000 documents per month.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.

What's New in Word to Markdown

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated January 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Initial release of DOCX to Markdown converter with base64 image embedding and GitHub Flavored Markdown output.

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