Markdown to PDF Converter

About Markdown to PDF Converter

Convert Markdown tables to professional PDF documents with customizable formatting, styling, and layout options. Perfect for reports, documentation, and data presentation.

Key Features

• PDF Generation: Create high-quality PDF documents from Markdown tables
• Live Preview: See your PDF before downloading
• Custom Font Size: Adjust text size from 8pt to 16pt
• Page Orientation: Choose portrait or landscape layout
• Header Styling: Bold header rows with background color
• Table Borders: Toggle cell borders on/off
• Auto Pagination: Automatic page breaks for large tables
• File Download: Save as .pdf file

How to Use

1. Input Markdown Table: Paste your Markdown table or upload a .md file
2. Configure Options: Set font size, orientation, and styling preferences
3. Preview PDF: Click "Preview" to see the generated PDF
4. Download: Click "Download" to save the PDF file
5. Share or Print: Use the PDF in presentations, reports, or print it

Formatting Options

• Font Size: 8pt to 16pt for different readability needs
• Portrait: Standard vertical page layout (210mm × 297mm)
• Landscape: Horizontal layout for wide tables (297mm × 210mm)
• Header Row: Bold text with gray background
• Borders: Clean cell borders for structured appearance

Example Conversion

Markdown Input:

| Name | Age | City | Department |
|------|-----|------|------------|
| John Doe | 28 | New York | Engineering |
| Jane Smith | 34 | London | Marketing |
| Bob Johnson | 45 | Toronto | Sales |

PDF Output:

A professionally formatted PDF document with:

• Bold header row with gray background
• Clean table borders
• Evenly spaced columns
• Automatic pagination for long tables
• Consistent font sizing

Common Use Cases

• Business Reports: Create professional data tables for reports
• Documentation: Convert technical documentation to PDF
• Presentations: Generate handouts from presentation data
• Data Sharing: Share structured data in universal format
• Archiving: Create permanent records of tabular data
• Printing: Generate print-ready documents
• Client Deliverables: Professional data presentation

PDF Features

• A4 Page Size: Standard international paper size
• Auto Pagination: Splits large tables across multiple pages
• Consistent Formatting: Uniform styling throughout document
• Universal Compatibility: Opens in any PDF reader
• Print Ready: Optimized for printing
• Searchable Text: Text-based PDF (not image)

Page Layout

Portrait Orientation:

• Best for tables with fewer columns
• Standard document format
• 210mm wide × 297mm tall
• Ideal for 3-5 columns

Landscape Orientation:

• Best for tables with many columns
• Wide format for spreadsheet-like data
• 297mm wide × 210mm tall
• Ideal for 6+ columns

Tips for Best Results

• Use landscape orientation for wide tables (many columns)
• Choose smaller font size for tables with long text
• Enable borders for better readability
• Keep cell content concise (long text may be truncated)
• Preview before downloading to check formatting
• Use header row for column labels
• Consider splitting very wide tables into multiple PDFs

Technical Details

• Library: jsPDF for PDF generation
• Format: PDF 1.3 compatible
• Encoding: UTF-8 text encoding
• Margins: 10mm on all sides
• Font: Helvetica (built-in PDF font)
• Resolution: Vector-based (scalable)

Limitations

• Very long cell text is truncated (30 characters max)
• No support for merged cells or complex formatting
• Simple table layout only (no nested tables)
• Fixed column widths (evenly distributed)
• Basic styling options (no custom colors)

Browser Compatibility

This tool works in all modern browsers:

• Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (latest versions)
• Requires JavaScript enabled
• Works on desktop and mobile devices
• No plugins or extensions required

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your Markdown data is never uploaded to any server. The PDF is generated entirely on your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is long text in cells being truncated?

To keep tables readable and prevent overlap, very long cell contents are shortened to a fixed length with ellipses. If you need full text, consider splitting content across multiple rows or columns, or reducing font size and column count.

Can I change fonts or add custom branding?

This tool uses the built-in Helvetica font for compatibility and simplicity. For fully branded documents with custom fonts, logos, or complex layouts, you may want to export data to another workflow or customize jsPDF manually.

Is it possible to export non-table Markdown content?

The converter focuses specifically on GitHub Flavored Markdown tables. Non-table Markdown content (headings, paragraphs, lists) is not rendered in the PDF by this tool.

Why does nothing happen when I click Preview or Download?

Make sure your browser has finished loading the PDF library and that your input contains a valid Markdown table. If the library is still loading, you'll see a "Loading PDF library..." message below the preview area.

Can I print the generated PDF?

Yes. After downloading or opening the PDF in your browser's viewer, use the standard print dialog to produce a physical copy or save it as a PDF again with system print-to-PDF features.