Markdown to PDF: how it works
To convert Markdown to PDF, open the Markdown to PDF tool, paste your Markdown or upload a .md/.txt file, and download a PDF with real, selectable text. The conversion runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use Markdown to PDF
- Open the Markdown to PDF tool.
- Paste Markdown, or switch to Upload and add a .md or .txt file.
- Click “Convert to PDF”.
- Download the PDF — headings, lists, and emphasis are preserved as selectable text.
In your browser vs. uploading to a server
Best for turning README-style notes into a shareable PDF. Formatting is simplified (single font family, no images or tables) in exchange for genuine selectable, searchable text rather than a flat image.
Frequently asked questions
Is the text in the PDF selectable?
- Yes. The Markdown is laid out as real text, so the resulting PDF is fully selectable, searchable, and copyable — not a rasterized image.
Which Markdown features are supported?
- Headings, paragraphs, bold and italic, and bulleted or numbered lists. Complex elements like images and tables are simplified or omitted.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
- No. PDFER runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and JavaScript. Your files are read into memory on your device, processed locally, and never sent to PDFER or any third party. Closing the tab or leaving the tool erases them from memory.
Is it free, and is there a file-size limit?
- Yes, it is free with no account, no watermarks, and no daily caps. Because processing happens on your own device, the only practical size limit is your device's available memory rather than a server upload quota.
PDFER is a privacy-first PDF toolkit built by Kiril Urbonas. Every tool runs entirely in your browser — see our security model and privacy policy.