Markdown to PDF Converter

Transform Markdown documents into high-quality PDFs with automatic bookmarks, table of contents, multiple themes, and enterprise-grade security settings. Perfect for academic papers, technical docs, and business reports.

Markdown Editor

# Professional Markdown to PDF Sample Document

## 🚀 Core Features Showcase

### 1. Complete Markdown Syntax Support
- **Bold text**, *italic text*, and ~~strikethrough~~
- `inline code` and multi-language code blocks
- [External links](https://github.com) and internal anchor links
- Ordered lists, unordered lists, and task lists

### 2. Professional PDF Features
- 📚 **Automatic Bookmark Generation** - Create clickable PDF bookmarks from heading structure
- 📄 **Smart Table of Contents** - Optional complete TOC page insertion
- 🔢 **Page Control** - Flexible header/footer and page numbering
- 🔒 **Security Protection** - Password protection and permission control

### 3. Multiple Output Formats
- 🎓 **Academic Paper Mode** - Perfect for research papers and academic reports
- 💼 **Business Report Style** - Professional enterprise document format
- ✨ **Modern Minimal Design** - Clean contemporary styling
- 🛠️ **Custom Themes** - Support for custom CSS styling

## 💻 Code Examples

### JavaScript Code Block
```javascript
// Markdown to PDF core functionality
function convertMarkdownToPdf(content, options) {
  const parser = new MarkdownParser();
  const pdfGenerator = new PDFGenerator(options);
  
  // Parse Markdown content
  const html = parser.render(content);
  
  // Generate PDF bookmarks
  const bookmarks = parser.extractHeadings(content);
  
  // Create PDF document
  return pdfGenerator.create(html, bookmarks);
}
```

### Python Example
```python
# Python Markdown processing example
import markdown

def process_markdown_file(file_path):
    with open(file_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
        content = f.read()
    
    # Convert to HTML
    html = markdown.markdown(content, extensions=['tables', 'fenced_code'])
    return html
```

## 📊 Feature Comparison Table

| Feature | Basic | Professional | Enterprise |
|---------|-------|--------------|------------|
| Markdown Parsing | ✅ Basic syntax | ✅ Extended syntax | ✅ Full support |
| PDF Bookmarks | ❌ | ✅ Auto-generated | ✅ Advanced customization |
| Table of Contents | ❌ | ✅ Basic TOC | ✅ Multi-level TOC |
| Security Settings | ❌ | ✅ Password protection | ✅ Full permissions |
| Theme Styles | 1 theme | 4 themes | Unlimited |
| Batch Processing | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ Supported |

## 📝 Task List Support

- [x] Support standard Markdown syntax
- [x] Implement automatic PDF bookmark generation
- [x] Add multiple professional themes
- [x] Integrate security settings
- [ ] Develop batch conversion feature
- [ ] Add cloud sync support

> **💡 Pro Tip**: This tool is fully compatible with GitHub Markdown syntax, supporting tables, code highlighting, task lists, and other extended features. Generated PDFs maintain precise formatting of the original content, making it perfect for technical documentation, academic papers, and product manuals.

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💡 Pro Tip: Support drag & drop .md file upload, real-time PDF preview, complete GitHub Markdown syntax, and enterprise-grade PDF features like bookmarks, TOC, and security settings.

Markdown to PDF Core Advantages

Enterprise-grade PDF generation engine designed for developers, researchers, and content creators

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Smart PDF Bookmark Navigation

Automatically recognize Markdown heading structure and generate hierarchical PDF bookmarks with one-click navigation

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Professional TOC Generation

Optional complete table of contents page with page number links, enhancing document professionalism and readability

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Enterprise Security Protection

Support password encryption, permission control, watermark addition and other security features to protect important documents

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Multiple Theme Templates

Built-in academic, business, technical professional templates with custom CSS support for different scenarios

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Real-time Preview Conversion

Write and see instantly with real-time PDF rendering, WYSIWYG editing experience for improved productivity

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GitHub Syntax Compatible

Full support for GitHub Markdown extended syntax including tables, code highlighting, task lists, and more

How to Use Markdown to PDF Converter

Input Markdown Content

Type or paste Markdown text in the editor, support drag & drop .md files, compatible with GitHub syntax

Choose PDF Style Theme

Select from academic, business, technical professional templates, or customize CSS styles with real-time preview

Configure Advanced Options

Set bookmark generation, TOC insertion, page numbering, security protection and other professional PDF features

Download Professional PDF

Generate high-quality PDF documents with complete bookmark navigation and professional layout with one click

Markdown to PDF FAQ

What Markdown syntax features are supported?

Full support for standard Markdown syntax and GitHub extended syntax, including: headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, code blocks, links, images, quotes, strikethrough, task lists, footnotes, math formulas, flowcharts, etc. Specially optimized for code highlighting and table rendering effects.

What are the PDF file size limitations?

Individual PDF files are recommended not to exceed 50MB. File size mainly depends on content length, number of images, and quality settings. You can optimize file size by adjusting image compression, enabling PDF compression, etc. Enterprise users can contact us for larger capacity support.

How to optimize PDF file size and quality?

Multiple optimization options available: 1) Adjust image quality (low/medium/high/lossless); 2) Enable PDF document compression; 3) Choose appropriate PDF version (1.4/1.7/2.0); 4) Optimize font embedding; 5) Compress duplicate content. These options can be found in the quality settings panel.

How are PDF bookmarks automatically generated?

The system intelligently recognizes heading levels in Markdown documents (# ## ### #### ##### ######) and automatically builds hierarchical PDF bookmark structure. Bookmarks support click navigation and maintain hierarchical relationships with the original document, greatly improving navigation experience for long documents.

Are custom PDF styles and themes supported?

Four built-in professional themes available: Academic Paper (for research documents), Business Report (enterprise-grade styling), Technical Documentation (code-friendly), Modern Minimal (clean design). Also supports custom CSS styling for complete control over PDF fonts, colors, layout and other visual effects.

Do generated PDFs support full-text search?

Yes, generated PDFs fully support text search functionality and can be searched by keywords in any PDF reader. Text is stored in vector format ensuring search accuracy and quick response, while maintaining original text selection and copy functionality.

Are math formulas and special symbols supported?

Supports LaTeX math formula rendering using $...$ for inline formulas and $$...$$ for independent formula blocks. Also supports proper display of various special symbols, emoji, and Unicode characters, making it perfect for academic papers and technical documentation.

What PDF security features are included?

Enterprise-grade security protection available: 1) Password encryption protection; 2) Permission control (print, copy, modify, annotate); 3) Digital watermark addition; 4) Document information protection; 5) Access permission settings. Security levels can be flexibly configured as needed to protect important document content.

Is batch conversion of multiple Markdown files supported?

Current version supports single file conversion with optimal editing and preview experience. Batch conversion functionality is under development and will be available in the enterprise version. For batch processing needs, please contact us for custom solutions.

How fast is the conversion and what performance optimizations exist?

Uses high-performance conversion engine with typical documents (1-20 pages) completing conversion in 3-10 seconds. Specially optimized for large documents and complex formats including: asynchronous processing, incremental rendering, smart caching, parallel processing, ensuring both conversion speed and quality.