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GroupDocs.Markdown for Python via .NET is a Python library that converts documents from 30+ formats (PDF, Word, Excel, EPUB, TXT, CHM) into clean, structured Markdown. It uses a custom DOM-based renderer that gives full control over every aspect of the output.
Designed for AI/ML workflows, static site generators, and document processing pipelines — Markdown is the ideal format for language models, text analysis tools, and content management systems.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| 30+ input formats | PDF, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, XLS, CSV, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, CHM, RTF, ODT, and more |
| Markdown flavors | GitHub Flavored Markdown or CommonMark |
| Image handling | Base64 embed, file system, skip, or custom with relative paths and image replacement |
| YAML front matter | Auto-extract metadata for Jekyll, Hugo, Docusaurus |
| Document inspection | Read format, pages, title, author without converting |
| Spreadsheet control | Column/row truncation, sheet separators, hidden sheet filtering |
| Heading offset | Shift heading levels for content embedding |
| Async API | Non-blocking conversion for web and serverless |
| Error handling | Specific exception types and conversion warnings |
from groupdocs.markdown import MarkdownConverter, ConvertOptions, MarkdownFlavor
def quick_example():
"""Convert a Word document to Markdown with GitHub flavor and YAML front matter."""
# One-liner
md = MarkdownConverter.to_markdown("business-plan.docx")
# # Quarterly Report
#
# ## Executive Summary
#
# This report covers the key initiatives...
# With options
options = ConvertOptions()
options.flavor = MarkdownFlavor.GIT_HUB
options.include_front_matter = True
options.heading_level_offset = 1
MarkdownConverter.to_file("business-plan.docx", "quick-example.md", convert_options=options)
if __name__ == "__main__":
quick_example()
business-plan.docx is sample file used in this example. Click here to download it.
---
title: "Meridian Outdoor Co. — Business Plan"
author: "Meridian Outdoor Co."
format: Docx
pages: 5
---
