Markitdown is a Python tool designed to help you easily convert various files and office documents into Markdown format. This guide will walk you through the steps to download and run the application, even if you have no programming knowledge.
Before you begin, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Python Version: 3.7 or higher
- Minimum RAM: 2 GB
- Disk Space: At least 100 MB free
- Convert Microsoft Word, PDF, and text files to Markdown.
- Easy-to-use interface designed for non-technical users.
- Supports multiple file formats for maximum flexibility.
- Simple error messages guide you through any issues.
- Lightweight installation with minimal resource usage.
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Visit the Downloads Page
Go to the Releases page to find the latest version of markitdown. -
Select Your Version
Find the latest release. You will see several downloadable files. Choose the one that matches your operating system:- For Windows, look for a file ending in
.exe
. - For macOS, look for a file ending in
.dmg
. - For Linux, look for a file ending in
.tar.gz
or a similar package.
- For Windows, look for a file ending in
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Download the File
Click on the appropriate file to start the download. Depending on your browser settings, it may take a moment to complete. -
Install the Application
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For Windows: Locate the downloaded
.exe
file in your Downloads folder. Double-click the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. -
For macOS: Find the
.dmg
file in your Downloads folder. Double-click it to open, then drag the markitdown icon to your Applications folder. -
For Linux: Open a terminal and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the file. Use the following command to extract the package:
tar -xzf markitdown-x.y.z.tar.gz
Replace
x.y.z
with the version number.
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Start the Application
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For Windows: After installation, find markitdown in your Start menu and click to open.
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For macOS: Open your Applications folder and double-click the markitdown icon.
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For Linux: In the terminal, navigate to the extracted folder and run:
./markitdown
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Choose Your Files
Once the application is open, you can select the file you want to convert. The interface allows you to browse your computer easily. -
Convert to Markdown
After selecting your file, click the βConvertβ button. The application will process your file and save it in Markdown format. You can choose the destination folder for your new file. -
Access Your Markdown File
Navigate to the folder where you saved your converted file. You can open it in any Markdown editor or text editor of your choice.
For detailed usage instructions, visit the Wiki section of our repository. It contains tips, advanced features, and troubleshooting help.
If you encounter any problems while using markitdown, please report them on the Issues page. Our team regularly checks for issues and will respond to you as quickly as possible.
For further assistance or questions, you can contact us through the repositoryβs Discussions page. We welcome your feedback and are here to help.
- Markdown Guide - A helpful resource to learn about Markdown syntax.
- OpenAI - Discover how AI can enhance your experience with document conversion.
Thank you for choosing markitdown. We hope you find it useful for your document conversion needs!