FileToMarkdown

Convert various file types to Markdown with a single command.

Documentation

• API Documentation - REST API endpoints and usage for server integration
• Browser Usage - JavaScript API for browser-side file conversion
• Supported Converters - Detailed information about file format converters and their capabilities

Supported Formats

• Documents: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT
• Code: JS (JSX), TS (TSX), PY, JAVA, CS, HTML, CPP, C, GO, SQL, PHP, SWIFT, CSS, RUBY, RUST, KOTLIN, LUA, MATLAB, SHELL, VUE, SVELTE
• Archives: ZIP, 7Z

Quick Test

Node >= v23.5.0

# Install
npm install filetomarkdown@latest

# Try example conversions
npx filetomarkdown-test --github

Usage Options

1. Command Line (make sure to navigate to your file's directory in cmd first)

   filetomarkdown-convert "input.pdf"
   filetomarkdown-convert "input.pdf" "output.md"

2. Markdown Viewer

   # Create viewer in current directory
   npx filetomarkdown-viewer
   
   # Or specify a target directory
   npx filetomarkdown-viewer /path/to/directory

   This creates a standalone viewer.html that can:

   • Open and display markdown files without needing a server
   • Support syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages
   • Drag & drop or browse for markdown files
   • Toggle sidebar for better reading experience

   To use the viewer:

   1. Run the command above to create viewer.html
   2. Open viewer.html in your browser
   3. Drop markdown files onto it or use the browse button
   4. Your markdown files will be rendered with syntax highlighting

3. API Server

   npm run start:api   # Runs on http://localhost:3000