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GroupDocs.Markdown is a .NET library that converts documents from 20+ formats (PDF, Word, Excel, EPUB, TXT, CHM) into clean, structured Markdown. It uses a custom DOM-based renderer that gives full control over every aspect of the output.
Designed for AI/ML workflows, static site generators, and document processing pipelines — Markdown is the ideal format for language models, text analysis tools, and content management systems.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| 20+ input formats | PDF, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, XLS, CSV, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, CHM, RTF, ODT, and more |
| Markdown flavors | GitHub Flavored Markdown or CommonMark |
| Image handling | Base64 embed, file system, skip, or custom with relative paths and image replacement |
| YAML front matter | Auto-extract metadata for Jekyll, Hugo, Docusaurus |
| Document inspection | Read format, pages, title, author without converting |
| Spreadsheet control | Column/row truncation, sheet separators, hidden sheet filtering |
| Heading offset | Shift heading levels for content embedding |
| Async API | Non-blocking conversion for web and serverless |
| Error handling | Specific exception types and conversion warnings |
using GroupDocs.Markdown;
// One-liner
string md = MarkdownConverter.ToMarkdown("business-plan.docx");
// # Quarterly Report
//
// ## Executive Summary
//
// This report covers the key initiatives...
// With options
var options = new ConvertOptions
{
Flavor = MarkdownFlavor.GitHub,
IncludeFrontMatter = true,
HeadingLevelOffset = 1
};
MarkdownConverter.ToFile("business-plan.docx", "quick-example.md", options);
business-plan.docx is a sample file used in this example. Click here to download it.
---
title: "Meridian Outdoor Co. — Business Plan"
author: "Meridian Outdoor Co."
format: Docx
pages: 5
---
