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markitdown

Convert PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, EPUBs, images, and audio into Markdown.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#ocr#pdf#markdown#excel#pptx#docx#document-conversion
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liutao96/skill --skill markitdown-liutao96
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: markitdown
Source: https://github.com/liutao96/skill/tree/main/markitdown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liutao96/skill --skill markitdown-liutao96

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Converting a wide variety of documents into consistent, Markdown-formatted text to enable easy ingestion by LLMs, repositories, and knowledge bases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, EPUBs, images (with OCR), and audio transcription.
  • Includes optional AI enhancements (image descriptions) and external services (Azure Document Intelligence, OpenRouter) for richer outputs.
  • Provides script-based batch processing and references for extended workflows, making it suitable for research, content teams, and data pipelines.

Quick Start

Convert a sample document such as sample.pdf to Markdown and review the output.

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 DOCX files into Markdown for LLM ingestion?▼

MarkItDown converts PDFs and DOCX files into Markdown by extracting text and structure into consistent, token-efficient representations for AI workflows and knowledge bases. It supports script-based batch processing for large document pipelines.

Can I extract text from images using OCR and convert it to Markdown?▼

Yes, MarkItDown supports OCR for images to extract text and convert it into Markdown. It also offers optional AI-generated image descriptions to provide richer outputs for downstream AI workflows.

What document formats are supported for Markdown conversion?▼

MarkItDown supports PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, EPUBs, images, and audio transcription. It converts these diverse formats into consistent Markdown-formatted text for easy ingestion.

Do I need Python to run document conversion tasks in batch pipelines?▼

Yes, MarkItDown requires Python to perform document conversion, extraction, and enhancement. It provides script-based batch processing and references for extended workflows, making it suitable for research and data pipelines.

Does MarkItDown work with Azure Document Intelligence for PDF conversion?▼

Yes, MarkItDown supports external services like Azure Document Intelligence and OpenRouter for richer outputs during PDF conversion. These optional cloud-assisted processing features enhance the extracted Markdown content.

What is the best way to automate XLSX and PPTX conversion for content teams?▼

MarkItDown provides script-based batch processing to automate XLSX and PPTX conversion into Markdown. This approach enables consistent, token-efficient representations suitable for research, content teams, and data pipelines.

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