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GroupDocs.Markdown provides two ways to load a file from a local disk: the static one-liner API and the instance-based API.
The simplest approach – pass a file path and get the Markdown string back:
import com.groupdocs.markdown.*;
public class LoadDiskStatic {
public static void main(String[] args) {
// Convert a local file to Markdown in one call
String markdown = MarkdownConverter.toMarkdown("business-plan.docx");
// Or save the result directly to a file
MarkdownConverter.toFile("business-plan.docx", "load-disk-static.md");
}
}
business-plan.docx is a sample file used in this example. Click here to download it.
**Meridian Outdoor Co. — Business Plan**
FY2026 Strategic Plan
# **Table of Contents**
FY2026 Strategic Plan 1
[TRUNCATED]
When you need more control (e.g., conversion options, document info), create a MarkdownConverter instance:
import com.groupdocs.markdown.*;
public class LoadDiskInstance {
public static void main(String[] args) {
try (MarkdownConverter converter = new MarkdownConverter("business-plan.docx")) {
// Retrieve document metadata
DocumentInfo info = converter.getDocumentInfo();
System.out.println("Format: " + info.getFileFormat() + ", Pages: " + info.getPageCount());
// Convert to Markdown
converter.convert("load-disk-instance.md");
}
}
}
business-plan.docx is a sample file used in this example. Click here to download it.
**Meridian Outdoor Co. — Business Plan**
FY2026 Strategic Plan
# **Table of Contents**
FY2026 Strategic Plan 1
[TRUNCATED]
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