What is MkDowner?
MkDowner is a modern React web application that provides bidirectional document conversion:- Any format → Markdown: Convert PDF, DOCX, PPTX, images, and more to Markdown
- Markdown → Word: Convert Markdown files back to Word documents
Fast Conversion
Convert documents instantly with real-time progress tracking
Multiple Formats
Support for PDF, DOCX, PPTX, images, and more
Batch Processing
Convert multiple files at once with automatic ZIP packaging
Bidirectional
Convert to Markdown OR from Markdown to Word
Key Features
Drag & Drop Interface
MkDowner features an intuitive drag-and-drop upload area built with React. Simply drop your files or click to browse:Real-Time Progress Tracking
Watch your files convert with live progress indicators:Automatic Downloads
Converted files download automatically - single files as.md, multiple files as .zip:
Supported File Formats
MkDowner supports a wide range of document formats:Documents
Documents
- PDF files (.pdf)
- Word documents (.docx)
- Text files (.txt)
- Rich Text (.rtf)
Presentations & Spreadsheets
Presentations & Spreadsheets
- PowerPoint (.pptx)
- Excel files (.xlsx)
- CSV files (.csv)
Web & Data
Web & Data
- HTML files (.html)
- JSON files (.json)
- XML files (.xml)
Images & Media
Images & Media
- PNG, JPG images
- Audio files (.wav, .mp3)
- OCR text extraction
Powered by Microsoft MarkItDown with AI-enhanced conversion for better formatting preservation.
Dual Conversion Modes
MkDowner provides two separate interfaces for different conversion needs:Main Converter (/)
The primary interface converts any supported format to Markdown:- Multiple file upload support
- Batch processing with ZIP output
- 24MB file size limit
- Powered by
/uploadendpoint
Markdown to Word (/pandoc)
A specialized interface for reverse conversion:- Converts Markdown files to Word documents
- Single file processing
- 16MB file size limit
- Powered by
/md-to-wordendpoint
Learn More
Read the complete guide to Markdown-to-Word conversion
Architecture Overview
MkDowner follows a modern, modular architecture:Frontend (React + TypeScript + Vite)
Backend (Python + Microsoft MarkItDown)
The backend API provides two conversion endpoints:POST /upload - Any format to Markdown:
POST /md-to-word - Markdown to Word:
Both endpoints accept FormData with file uploads and return converted files as Blobs for automatic download.
Use Cases
Content Migration
Convert legacy documentation from Word or PDF to Markdown for modern documentation platforms.Knowledge Base Creation
Transform presentation slides and spreadsheets into searchable Markdown documentation.OCR and Text Extraction
Extract text from images and scanned documents into editable Markdown format.Batch Document Processing
Convert entire folders of mixed document types into a unified Markdown archive.Technical Benefits
Modern Stack
React 19, TypeScript, and Vite for fast development
Component-Based
Modular architecture with reusable components
Type Safety
Full TypeScript coverage for robust code
Responsive Design
Optimized for desktop and mobile devices
Next Steps
Quickstart Guide
Get MkDowner running locally in under 5 minutes