office-to-md

Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents into Markdown.

368|75|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill office-to-md-claude-office-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-to-md
Source: https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/main/office-to-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill office-to-md-claude-office-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires markitdown, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the conversion of various Office document formats into clean, structured Markdown, making content more accessible, searchable, and AI-friendly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-format Conversion: Supports Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), and PDF (.pdf) files.
  • Content Extraction: Extracts text, tables, and basic formatting.
  • Use Case: Convert a Word report into Markdown to easily integrate it into a knowledge base or version control system.

Quick Start

Convert the attached document 'quarterly_report.docx' to Markdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-to-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert Word documents to Markdown?

To convert Word documents to Markdown, you can use this skill to transform .docx files into clean, structured Markdown. It extracts text, tables, and basic formatting, making content suitable for AI models and version control systems.

Can I convert Excel and PowerPoint files to Markdown?

Yes, you can convert Excel (.xlsx) and PowerPoint (.pptx) files to Markdown. This skill supports multi-format conversion, extracting text, tables, and basic formatting from these Office documents.

What is the best way to extract text from PDF files for AI models?

The best way to extract text from PDF files for AI models is using a conversion tool like this skill. It converts PDF documents into structured Markdown, making the content easily accessible, searchable, and AI-friendly.

Does markitdown support image extraction from Office documents?

Markitdown supports deterministic conversion of Office documents and can optionally use vision models to process image content. This allows for comprehensive content extraction beyond just basic text and tables.

How do I convert a quarterly report for version control integration?

You can convert a quarterly report for version control integration by transforming the attached document into Markdown. This skill automates the conversion of Office formats into structured Markdown, which is fully compatible with version control systems.