FAQ
The short version: files are converted locally in your browser and are not uploaded for conversion.
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 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 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.