# Free Markdown to PDF Converter | Local Export

> Convert Markdown to PDF locally. Preview your note and download a free PDF file without an account. Your document is not uploaded.

Canonical: https://pocketorbitnotes.app/tools/markdown-to-pdf
Language: en-US
Published: not provided
Last updated: 2026-10-18

## Workflow

1. Paste Markdown or choose a local file. Try the original sample if you want to explore first.
2. Preview the note. Check headings, source links and labeled image references.
3. Download PDF. Reopen the file, review the result and retain your editable .md source.

## A shareable copy, with your source kept separate

Paste Markdown or choose a .md file up to 256 KiB. Headings, paragraphs, lists, quotations and code become a reading copy. Your original Markdown remains in the editor and is never overwritten.

## Know what your export preserves

The PDF download uses A4 pages, readable embedded fonts and wrapped lines. Headings and lists are retained. Inline emphasis uses regular text; tables become text rows separated by vertical bars. The reading preview shows the HTML structure, not exact PDF pagination. Check the downloaded PDF before sharing.

## Images and complex notation need a separate review

Image references become labeled placeholders with their source location. No image is fetched or embedded. Equations, plugin syntax and companion ink are not reconstructed. Keep those original files separately. PDF fonts cover Latin, Greek and Cyrillic; unsupported glyphs stop export with an HTML alternative rather than silently disappearing.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is my note uploaded?

No. Parsing and export run in this browser. The site loads its code and PDF fonts over the network, but document text, filenames and links are not sent for conversion.

### Are images included?

No. Image references remain labeled text with their source location. Keep the original assets separately. No remote image request is triggered.

### Can I keep editing after export?

Yes. The source stays in this tab until reset or navigation. Keep your .md file for future edits. The current iPhone and iPad app supports note exports; keep editing Markdown in your local Mac workspace.

## Sources

- [PDF-LIB](https://pdf-lib.js.org/): PDF-LIB; reviewed 2026-10-18
- [markdown-it](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it): markdown-it; reviewed 2026-10-18

## Related pages

- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/features/markdown-editor
- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/help/export-notes
- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/pricing
- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/tools/markdown-inspector
- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/tools/markdown-to-html

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