Is the output optimized for AI models?

Yes, it converts documents into token-efficient Markdown, which is the preferred format for modern language models to understand structure and hierarchy.

What file formats does MarkItDown support?

It supports over 15 formats, including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, images (JPG, PNG), audio (WAV, MP3), HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, YouTube URLs, and EPubs.

Does it require external APIs for basic conversion?

Basic conversion is handled locally. However, advanced features like AI-enhanced image descriptions or Azure Document Intelligence require specific API keys.

Can it handle images and scanned documents?

Yes, MarkItDown includes OCR capabilities for images and can use LLMs to generate detailed descriptions of visual content for better context.

MarkItDown File Conversion

Name: MarkItDown File Conversion
Author: pur3v4d3r

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Content Management

Converts diverse file formats including PDF, Word, and images into clean, LLM-optimized Markdown documents.

About

MarkItDown is a versatile file conversion skill that transforms over 15 file types—such as PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, and images—into structured Markdown text. Specifically designed to optimize content for Large Language Models (LLMs), it features OCR for scanned documents, audio transcription, and AI-powered image descriptions. It integrates seamlessly with scientific workflows by allowing users to enhance converted documents with publication-quality schematics and diagrams, making it an essential tool for knowledge management, literature reviews, and data extraction.

Key Features

AI-enhanced image descriptions and audio-to-text transcription
Token-efficient Markdown output optimized for AI processing
Supports 15+ formats including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, and EPub
1 GitHub stars
Built-in OCR for images and scanned document text extraction
Integration with scientific-schematics for technical diagrams

Use Cases

Converting research papers and PDFs into searchable, LLM-ready documentation
Extracting data from complex Excel spreadsheets into manageable Markdown tables
Automating technical manual creation from PowerPoint slides with AI descriptions

About

Key Features

AI-enhanced image descriptions and audio-to-text transcription
Token-efficient Markdown output optimized for AI processing
Supports 15+ formats including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, and EPub
1 GitHub stars
Built-in OCR for images and scanned document text extraction
Integration with scientific-schematics for technical diagrams

Use Cases

Converting research papers and PDFs into searchable, LLM-ready documentation
Extracting data from complex Excel spreadsheets into manageable Markdown tables
Automating technical manual creation from PowerPoint slides with AI descriptions