Convert DOCX to Markdown
Choose a modern Word .docx file. GetMarkdown converts it locally using the browser-based pipeline, then provides a Markdown download or an image bundle when embedded media is found.
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What usually carries over
- Heading levels, paragraphs, emphasis, and hyperlinks.
- Ordered and unordered lists, including common nested structures.
- Many Word tables as pipe-delimited Markdown tables.
- Embedded images as separate files with relative references when detected.
What to review afterward
- Tracked changes, comments, headers, and footers may be simplified or omitted.
- Floating text boxes, columns, and exact page positioning do not map cleanly.
- Very complex tables can require a manual formatting pass.
- Legacy .doc files must be saved as .docx first.
Illustrative output
From a Word brief to readable Markdown
Source structure
Launch Brief Goals • Publish the guide • Review the API examples Owner: Documentation team
Markdown representation
# Launch Brief ## Goals - Publish the guide - Review the API examples **Owner:** Documentation team
Example is illustrative; exact output depends on the source file structure.
Useful for
Workflows that prefer plain, structured text
- Moving internal docs into Git or a docs site
- Preparing policies for a knowledge base
- Feeding structured text to an AI assistant
- Migrating Word notes to Obsidian or Markdown
Word conversion questions
Can GetMarkdown convert old .doc files?
The free converter supports modern .docx files, not legacy .doc files. Save the document as DOCX in Word or LibreOffice before converting it.
What happens to images in a Word document?
When embedded images are detected, GetMarkdown can package them in an images folder inside a ZIP alongside the Markdown file and use relative image references.
Is there a Word conversion quota?
There is no daily or lifetime conversion quota. For browser stability, each file is limited to 10 MB and each batch to 8 supported files.
Does DOCX conversion preserve the original page design?
Markdown preserves document meaning rather than page design. Headings, lists, links, and many tables translate well, while exact fonts, margins, columns, and floating objects do not.