Word to Markdown Converter - Migrate Docs to Static Sites

Convert DOCX to Markdown for Jekyll, Hugo, MkDocs. Extract content from Word documents into clean, version-controlled Markdown. Works offline, no uploads.

Note: First conversion initializes Pandoc WebAssembly (~55MB download). Subsequent conversions are instant and work offline.

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Convert Word documents to Markdown for static sites

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Common Migration Use Cases

Use Case	Static Site Generator	Recommended Settings
GitHub Pages / Wiki	Jekyll	GFM enabled, extract media to /assets/images/
Technical Documentation	MkDocs / Docusaurus	GFM enabled, preserve code blocks
Personal Blog	Hugo / Gatsby	GFM enabled, metadata as frontmatter
Knowledge Base	VuePress / 11ty	Standard Markdown, organized folders
API Documentation	Read the Docs	GFM enabled, extract diagrams

Conversion Reference

Word Element	Markdown Output	Notes
Heading 1	`# Heading`	Main document title
Heading 2	`## Heading`	Major sections
Heading 3	`### Heading`	Subsections
Bold text	`bold`	Strong emphasis
Italic text	`italic`	Light emphasis
Monospace/Code	`code` or ```block```	Inline or fenced blocks
Bullet list	`- Item`	Unordered lists
Numbered list	`1. Item`	Ordered lists
Hyperlink	`[text](url)`	Clickable links
Table	`\| Header \| Header \|`	Markdown table syntax
Image	`![alt](path)`	Requires media extraction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Markdown is a lightweight plain text format used by static site generators like Jekyll, Hugo, and MkDocs. Converting Word documents to Markdown lets you migrate content to version-controlled documentation sites, wikis, and blogs. Markdown files are human-readable, git-friendly, and work across all platforms.

All major static site generators including Jekyll (GitHub Pages), Hugo, MkDocs, Gatsby, Next.js, 11ty, Docusaurus, VuePress, and Hexo. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) output works universally across these platforms and renders correctly on GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.

Heading styles become # headers (H1→#, H2→##, etc.), bold becomes **bold**, italic becomes *italic*, bullet lists become - items, and numbered lists become 1. items. Tables convert to Markdown table syntax with proper alignment. Most standard Word formatting translates cleanly to Markdown equivalents.

Enable 'Extract media' to save embedded images as separate files. Images are referenced in Markdown using ![alt](image.png) syntax. For static sites, upload extracted images to your assets folder and update paths accordingly. Base64 embedding is also supported for self-contained files.

Yes. Word paragraphs in Courier/monospace font convert to code blocks with proper fencing (```). This works well for migrating technical documentation, API docs, and developer guides from Word to documentation sites like Read the Docs or Docusaurus.

Essential for moving existing documentation from Word-based workflows to modern static sites. Convert policy documents, user manuals, knowledge bases, and help files from DOCX to Markdown, then use Jekyll or Hugo to generate searchable, version-controlled documentation websites.

GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extends standard Markdown with tables, strikethrough, task lists, and auto-linking. Enable GFM for content destined for GitHub Pages, GitHub wikis, or any site that processes Markdown through GitHub's rendering engine. It's the default for maximum compatibility.

Yes. Metadata becomes YAML frontmatter at the top of the Markdown file (---title: Document Title---). This frontmatter is recognized by Jekyll, Hugo, and most static site generators for page titles, authors, dates, and custom variables used in templates.

Simple tables convert to Markdown table syntax with alignment preserved. Complex tables with merged cells or nested tables may need manual adjustment, as Markdown's table syntax is intentionally simple. For complex tabular data, consider HTML tables within Markdown or CSV data files.

Absolutely. If your CMS allows DOCX export, this tool is perfect for bulk content migration. Convert exported Word files to Markdown, organize into folders, add frontmatter, then use a static site generator. This workflow is popular for migrating SharePoint, Confluence, or WordPress to static sites for better performance and security.

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Common Migration Use Cases

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