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Convert Word DOCX Documents to Markdown

Convert Microsoft Word .docx documents into clean Markdown without uploading a thing. Mammoth.js maps your headings, lists, tables, bold/italic text, and links to semantic Markdown — right inside your browser.

Processing happens 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

100% Local Processing — Your files never leave your device

How to convert DOCX to Markdown

  1. Upload: drag your .docx file onto the dropzone, or click to browse.
  2. Process: Mammoth.js reads the document structure locally and converts headings, lists, tables, and inline formatting to Markdown.
  3. Download: copy the result to your clipboard or save it as a .md file.

Why Convert DOCX to MD with MarkdownForge?

  • Semantic output, not visual noise

    Mammoth.js converts Word's semantic structure — heading levels, list nesting, table rows — directly to Markdown equivalents. Decorative formatting like font colours and custom styles is intentionally dropped, giving you portable, editor-agnostic output.

  • 100% local — your Word document never leaves your device

    The .docx file is read with the browser's FileReader API and parsed by Mammoth.js entirely on your device. Nothing is transmitted to a server, making it safe for confidential contracts, legal documents, and proprietary content.

  • No conversion queue, no file-size cap

    Processing runs in a Web Worker on your own CPU. There is no upload wait, no server queue, and no arbitrary size limit imposed by a remote service.

DOCX to Markdown — FAQ

Are my Word documents uploaded anywhere?

No. The .docx file is parsed by Mammoth.js entirely on your device using the browser's FileReader API. Nothing is transmitted to a server.

What formatting is preserved when converting DOCX to Markdown?

Headings (H1–H6), ordered and unordered lists, bold and italic text, hyperlinks, blockquotes, and simple tables are converted. Decorative formatting such as font colours and custom styles is dropped.

Can it handle images inside the DOCX?

Yes. Embedded images can be emitted as base64 data URIs so they remain inline in the Markdown output.

Does it support the old .doc format?

The converter targets the modern .docx (Office Open XML) format. For legacy .doc files, re-save them as .docx in Word or LibreOffice first.

How does this compare to Pandoc for DOCX to Markdown conversion?

Pandoc runs on the command line and requires installation. This converter runs entirely in your browser with no setup, making it faster for one-off conversions and accessible on any device.

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