markitdown

Convert files to Markdown; supports 15+ formats including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, images, audio, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, EPUB, YouTube.

• Python tool for converting files to Markdown
• Converts documents to LLM-friendly text format
• Supports 15+ file formats including images, audio, and spreadsheets
• Includes AI-enhanced image descriptions and OCR

• Converts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX to Markdown
• Supports image OCR and audio transcription
• AI-enhanced image descriptions via OpenRouter
• Azure Document Intelligence for advanced PDF processing
• Plugin system for extending functionality
• Token-efficient format for LLM processing
• Preserves tables, formatting, and metadata

1. 1.Install via pip or from source
2. 2.Use command-line: markitdown <file> > output.md
3. 3.Use Python API: from markitdown import MarkItDown; md.convert(file)
4. 4.Enable plugins with --use-plugins or via Python API
5. 5.Add AI descriptions with llm_client and llm_model
6. 6.Batch process files with loops and file globbing