Markdown SafeJTR Labs
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Private browser-based converter

Convert files to Markdown without uploading them

Markdown Safe converts DOCX, PDF, EPUB, Apple Pages, TXT, HTML, RTF, images, Notion export ZIP, and Google Docs export files directly in your browser. Choose a file below, review the Markdown, then copy or download it.

Drop a file to convert

DOCX, PDF, EPUB, Apple Pages, TXT, HTML, RTF, images, Notion ZIP, and Google Docs exports are converted locally in this browser.

Your file is processed locally in your browser and is never uploaded.

Choose a file to begin.

Supported formats

DOCX, PDF, EPUB, Apple Pages, TXT, HTML, RTF, images, Notion ZIP, and Google Docs exports. Recommended maximum size: 25 MB.

Privacy-first by design

The converter works from the browser tab and does not need a backend upload endpoint.

Built for Markdown workflows

Clean up the output, then use it in documentation, notes, GitHub, static sites, and editor-based publishing.

Clear format limits

The app explains when PDF layouts, EPUB assets, Pages previews, image OCR, scanned files, or RTF formatting may need manual review.

Format notes

Each format has different strengths and limits. These notes explain what to expect.

DOCX to Markdown

Convert Word documents while preserving headings, emphasis, lists, links, and many tables.

PDF to Markdown

Extract readable PDF text with page markers. Best for text PDFs, not scanned image-only files.

HTML to Markdown

Turn semantic HTML into Markdown while removing scripts, styles, and iframes.

TXT to Markdown

Normalize plain text spacing and line endings for a clean .md file.

EPUB to Markdown

Convert readable ebook chapters into one Markdown file using the EPUB spine order.

Apple Pages to Markdown

Extract Markdown from legacy Pages XML or the embedded Quick Look PDF preview.

Image to Markdown

Use browser OCR to extract text from PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP images into Markdown.

Notion to Markdown

Convert a Notion export ZIP into clean Markdown pages without uploading the workspace export.

Google Docs to Markdown

Export from Google Docs as DOCX or HTML, then convert that local file into Markdown.

Private file converter

Use a no-upload document converter built around browser-based processing.

Supported formats

Start with one file. The converter supports common document exports.

DOCX

Headings, links, lists, tables where possible

PDF

Readable text with page separators

TXT

Clean text and paragraph spacing

HTML

Semantic HTML to Markdown

RTF

Readable text extraction

EPUB

Book spine chapters combined into Markdown

Apple Pages

Legacy XML or embedded preview text extraction

Images

PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP text OCR

Notion ZIP

Exported pages combined into clean Markdown

Google Docs

Download as DOCX or HTML, then convert locally

Conversion guides

Practical notes for private Markdown workflows, export choices, OCR limits, and format-specific cleanup.

How it works

A simple local pipeline, no upload step hidden in the middle.

1

Select

Choose a DOCX, PDF, EPUB, Pages, TXT, HTML, RTF, image, or export file from your device.

2

Read locally

The browser reads the file in memory. No upload request is made.

3

Convert

Client-side parsers extract content and normalize it into Markdown.

4

Preview

Review raw Markdown or switch to a rendered preview.

5

Copy

Copy the Markdown directly to your clipboard.

6

Download

Save a .md file and clear the page when finished.

Questions people ask first

Are my files uploaded?+

No. Files are read by your browser and converted locally. Markdown Safe does not send document files to a server for conversion.

Do you store my files?+

No. There is no document database, account system, or server-side file storage in the converter flow.

Can you read my documents?+

The app code running in your browser processes the file so it can produce Markdown. The document is not transmitted to Markdown Safe servers.

Does this work offline?+

After the app and conversion libraries have loaded, conversion logic runs locally. A dedicated offline app could make this even stronger in the future.

Why do some PDFs convert poorly?+

PDFs are layout containers, not structured documents. Scanned, image-based, encrypted, or multi-column PDFs may extract poorly.

Is DOCX formatting preserved?+

Common document structure such as headings, paragraphs, emphasis, links, lists, and many tables is preserved where the DOCX contains that structure.

How does image to Markdown work?+

Markdown Safe uses local OCR in your browser to extract visible text from images. OCR is useful for screenshots and scans, but you should review the output for misread characters or missing layout.

How do I convert Notion to Markdown?+

Export from Notion as a ZIP, then drop the ZIP into Markdown Safe. The converter reads exported Markdown or HTML pages locally and combines them into one Markdown file.

How do I convert Google Docs to Markdown?+

In Google Docs, download the document as Microsoft Word (.docx) or Web Page (.html), then convert that exported file. Google .gdoc shortcut files do not contain the document body.

Can I convert EPUB or Apple Pages files?+

Yes. EPUB files are read from their ebook spine and combined into Markdown. Apple Pages files are converted from legacy XML when available or from the embedded Quick Look PDF preview in modern .pages packages.

Can I convert multiple files?+

The current converter handles one file at a time. The app is structured so batch conversion can be added later.

Is this safe for sensitive documents?+

The no-upload architecture is designed for sensitive documents, but you should still use your own security requirements and verify the app behavior in browser developer tools.

Do you use AI to read my files?+

No. Conversion uses deterministic client-side parsing libraries and local browser APIs, not AI document analysis.

Can I self-host this?+

Yes. The app is built as a static-friendly Next.js application with no required backend for conversion.