Who needs to convert Markdown to PDF?
Developers and technical writers who write in Markdown need PDF output for sharing documentation, sending reports to non-technical stakeholders, or submitting work in PDF-only systems. README files, technical specs, API docs, meeting notes, and resumes written in Markdown all benefit from clean PDF export that looks professional without any manual formatting.
How to convert Markdown to PDF free — step by step
- Open ihatepdf.cv/markdown-to-pdf — no sign-up required
- Paste your Markdown content into the editor, or upload a .md file directly
- See a live rendered preview in real time on the right side
- Optionally customize font size and page margins
- Click Convert to PDF and download — no watermark, no server upload
Supported Markdown syntax
- Headings — # H1, ## H2, ### H3 rendered with proper visual hierarchy
- Emphasis — **bold**, *italic*, ~~strikethrough~~
- Lists — ordered (1. 2. 3.) and unordered (- or *) lists, nested lists
- Code — inline code and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting
- Tables — full GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) table syntax
- Links — [link text](url) rendered as clickable links in the PDF
- Blockquotes — > quoted text styled distinctly
- Horizontal rules — --- rendered as section dividers
Convert a Markdown CV to PDF
Many developers write their resume in Markdown for easy version control and editing. Structure your CV with H1 for your name, H2 for sections (Experience, Education, Skills), bold for company names and job titles, and bullet points for responsibilities. The converted PDF produces a clean, readable document. For more visual CV layouts, consider Create PDF for a rich-text editor approach.
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload a .md file directly?
Yes. Upload a .md file and it loads into the editor automatically without copy-pasting.
Does the PDF have a watermark?
No. ihatepdf never adds watermarks to any output.
Is my Markdown content uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs entirely locally using Marked.js and jsPDF in your browser.