# Word to Markdown

> Convert Word (.docx) files to clean Markdown, entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.

Free · Open source · 100% in your browser. Convert at https://word2md.com/

## How it works

1. **Drop:** Drag in a .docx file, or click to choose one.
2. **Convert:** It converts in your browser: no server, no waiting.
3. **Copy or save:** Copy the Markdown, download a .md file, or grab a .zip with your images.

Google Doc? File → Download → Microsoft Word (.docx)

## What gets converted

| Word element | Markdown output |
| --- | --- |
| Headings | `# Heading` |
| Bold & italic | `**bold** *italic*` |
| Ordered & nested lists | `1. item · - item` |
| Tables | `\| a \| b \|` |
| Links | `[text](url)` |
| Code | `` `code` `` |
| Images | `![alt](image)` |
| Strikethrough | `~~text~~` |
| Superscript & subscript | `x<sup>2</sup>` |
| Footnotes | `text[^1]` |

## Going the other way?

To turn Markdown into a formatted Word document, use md2word.app. Same maker, same promise: it all happens in your browser. [Convert Markdown to Word](https://md2word.app/)

## Prefer the command line?

Word to Markdown is free and open source. Run it as a command-line tool for scripted or batch conversions. Same converter, no browser needed. [Get the CLI](https://word2md.com/developers/)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I convert a Word document to Markdown?

Drag a .docx file onto the page (or click to browse). Word to Markdown converts it in your browser and shows the Markdown instantly. Copy it or download a .md file.

### Is Word to Markdown free?

Yes. It is completely free and open source: no sign-up, no ads, and no limit on how many documents you convert.

### Are my documents uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded, stored, or logged.

### How do I convert a Google Doc to Markdown?

In Google Docs, choose File → Download → Microsoft Word (.docx), then drop that .docx into Word to Markdown.

### Can I convert a .doc file to Markdown?

Word to Markdown reads modern .docx files. If you have an older .doc file, open it in Word and save it as .docx (File → Save As → Word Document .docx), then drop that .docx in.

### What formatting is preserved?

Headings, bold, italic, and strikethrough text, superscript and subscript, ordered and nested lists, tables, links, code, and images are converted to clean, GitHub-flavored Markdown.

### How is this different from Pandoc?

Pandoc is a powerful command-line converter, but it has to be installed and configured first. Word to Markdown runs instantly in your browser with nothing to install. Just drop in a .docx. For scripted or batch jobs, a command-line version is available too.

### Can I use this to prepare documents for ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tools?

Yes. Markdown is a clean, token-efficient format for large language models and RAG pipelines. Converting a Word document to Markdown first gives AI tools well-structured text (headings, lists, and tables) without the noise of binary .docx formatting.