markitdown

Convert diverse file formats to Markdown via Python API and CLI.

277|36|Updated Jul 14, 2021

Search Tags:#markdown #openrouter #batch-processing #ai-enhancement #file-conversion #azure-document-intelligence

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npx skills add https://github.com/981377660LMT/algorithm-study --skill markitdown-981377660lmt

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Skill: markitdown
Source: https://github.com/981377660LMT/algorithm-study/tree/main/.github/skills/markitdown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/981377660LMT/algorithm-study --skill markitdown-981377660lmt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

MarkItDown eliminates friction by turning diverse documents into clean, token-efficient Markdown suitable for AI analysis and large language model workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Converts PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, EPUB, images (with OCR), audio (transcriptions), HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP archives, and YouTube transcripts into Markdown.
AI-enhanced image descriptions via OpenRouter/OpenAI and Azure Document Intelligence support for complex layouts.
Batch processing scripts to handle large collections and literature workflows.

Quick Start

Install MarkItDown and perform a simple file-to-Markdown conversion to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions about markitdown

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert PDFs and PPTX files to Markdown for AI workflows?▼

You can convert diverse file formats like PDFs and PPTX to Markdown using a Python API and CLI. This process transforms documents into clean, token-efficient text suitable for AI analysis and large language model ingestion.

Can I use Azure Document Intelligence to extract Markdown from complex layouts?▼

Yes, Azure Document Intelligence is supported to handle complex layouts during file conversion. This integration helps accurately extract structured text from intricate documents and transform them into Markdown format.

What is the best way to batch process multiple scientific papers into Markdown?▼

Batch processing scripts are available to handle large collections of scientific papers. These scripts automate the conversion workflow, turning numerous literature files into token-efficient Markdown for AI workflows.

Does converting images to Markdown support AI-enhanced descriptions?▼

Yes, image conversion to Markdown supports AI-enhanced descriptions via OpenRouter and OpenAI. This feature generates descriptive text for images, making the extracted content fully readable by large language models.

Do I need OpenAI to transcribe audio files into Markdown?▼

Yes, the OpenAI dependency is utilized for transcribing audio files into Markdown. This integration processes audio content to generate text transcripts, which are then formatted for AI-ready content ingestion.