Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about converting Markdown to PDF

Getting Started

MarkdownPDF is a free, browser-based tool that converts Markdown documents to professionally formatted PDF files. No installation, no registration, and completely private.

Quick Start

  1. Open the converter page
  2. Type or paste your Markdown content in the left editor
  3. See the live preview on the right
  4. Customize page size and orientation if needed
  5. Click "Download PDF" to save your document
Pro Tip: Your work is automatically saved in your browser. You can close the tab and come back later without losing your progress!

Markdown Syntax Guide

Headings

Create headings using the # symbol. More # symbols = smaller heading.

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3

Text Formatting

**Bold text**
*Italic text*
***Bold and italic***
~~Strikethrough~~
`Inline code`

Lists

Create unordered lists with -, *, or +. Create ordered lists with numbers.

- Item 1
- Item 2
1. First item
2. Second item

Links and Images

[Link text](https://example.com)
![Alt text](image-url.jpg)

Code Blocks

Use triple backticks for code blocks.

```javascript function greet(name) { console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`); } ```

Best Practices

1. Use Proper Heading Hierarchy

Start with H1 for the title, then use H2 for main sections, H3 for subsections, etc.

2. Preview Before Downloading

Always check the live preview to ensure your document looks exactly how you want it.