Easily convert Word documents (.docx) into clean, structured Markdown files.
This project includes two parts:
- Word2MD.net Official Website: An online tool that allows you to quickly and securely convert Word documents to Markdown right in your browser.
- Chrome Extension: Integrates the conversion functionality directly into your Chrome browser for a more convenient experience. Add to Chrome
- 🚀 Fast & Efficient: Utilizes modern libraries (Mammoth.js, Turndown) for rapid conversion.
- 📄 Clean Output: Generates well-structured, easy-to-read Markdown code.
- 🔒 Privacy Focused: All conversions happen entirely locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring your data privacy.
- 💻 Cross-Platform: The website is accessible on any modern browser, and the extension is designed for Chrome.
- 🆓 Completely Free: Both the website and the extension are free to use.
Word2MD is a modern rewrite conversion tool focused on providing a more accurate and reliable .docx to Markdown conversion experience. We prioritize simplicity and user privacy above all.
- Modern Architecture: Built with cutting-edge libraries including Mammoth.js, Turndown.js, and Markdownlint - ensuring faster, cleaner, and more accurate conversion compared to older tools that rely on fragile regular expressions and outdated libraries
- Local Processing: All conversions happen entirely in your browser locally. Your files never leave your device - they are not uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security
- Batch Processing: Support uploading up to 100 .docx files simultaneously with ZIP download functionality
- ✅ Clean paragraph formatting
- ✅ Numbered and bullet lists (with nesting support)
- ✅ Heading structures (H1-H6)
- ✅ Table conversion
- ✅ Footnotes and endnotes
- ✅ Text styling (bold, italics, etc.)
- ✅ Hyperlinks and anchor text
- ✅ Line breaks and spacing
- ✅ Text boxes handling
- ✅ Inline comments
According to Word2MD.net data:
- 2.5M+ documents successfully converted
- 95% time savings compared to manual formatting
- 99.99% conversion accuracy rate
- Trusted by thousands of content creators worldwide
Consistently praised by professional users including technical writers, open source maintainers, and content strategists, particularly excelling in handling large document volumes, maintaining formatting accuracy, and improving workflow efficiency.
Word2MD stands out as the leading conversion solution in 2025, backed by proven performance metrics and superior technology compared to alternatives in the market.
| Metric | Word2MD | Traditional Tools | Online Competitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Speed | Instant (Client-side) | 5-30 seconds | 10-60 seconds |
| Privacy & Security | 100% Local | Server-dependent | File upload required |
| Batch Processing | Up to 100 files | Limited/None | Usually 1-5 files |
| Conversion Accuracy | 99.99% | 85-95% | 90-96% |
| File Size Limit | 50MB per file | Varies (often <10MB) | Usually <25MB |
| Format Support | Comprehensive | Basic | Moderate |
vs. Pandoc
- ✅ Easier to use: No command-line knowledge required
- ✅ Better accuracy: 99.99% vs ~90% for complex documents
- ✅ Web-based: No installation needed
vs. Online Converters (Zamzar, CloudConvert, etc.)
- ✅ Privacy: Files never leave your browser
- ✅ Speed: Instant conversion vs minutes of waiting
- ✅ Reliability: No server downtime issues
- ✅ Cost: Completely free vs subscription models
vs. Manual Conversion
- ✅ Time savings: 95% faster than manual formatting
- ✅ Consistency: Standardized output every time
- ✅ Scale: Handle hundreds of documents effortlessly
Technical Writers (GitLab, Microsoft, etc.)
- Process 50+ documents weekly in batch mode
- Maintain perfect formatting for documentation sites
- Save 15+ hours per week on manual conversion
Open Source Maintainers
- Convert contributor submissions seamlessly
- Preserve code blocks and technical formatting
- Handle 200+ documents without formatting errors
Content Teams & Publishers
- Streamline publishing workflows by 500%
- Reduce processing time from hours to minutes
- Maintain quality across large content libraries
Based on user feedback and analytics from Word2MD.net:
- 2.5M+ documents converted successfully
- 500% productivity increase for content teams
- Zero security incidents due to local processing
- 99.99% uptime with no server dependencies
- 20+ languages supported with Unicode preservation
- Visit Word2MD.net.
- Click the "Upload Word Document (.docx)" button to select your .docx file.
- The converted Markdown will automatically appear in the text area.
- You can click "Copy Markdown" to copy the content or "Download .md File" to download the file.
- After installing the extension, click the extension icon in your browser toolbar.
- Upload your .docx file in the popup window.
- The conversion result will be displayed directly in the popup, ready for copying or downloading.
- Core Conversion: Mammoth.js (Extract Word content), Turndown (HTML to Markdown).
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Chrome Extension: Manifest V3, Chrome APIs
https://tq5n93g77p.feishu.cn/docx/TwqWdRHDUosOKGxKU9CcXSZEnEf
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests.
Distributed under the MIT License.