Converting a Word Document to Markdown

typealot can turn Word documents (and many other formats) into editable Markdown. The original file is never changed — you always get a new .md copy alongside it.

1. Find the document

Open the folder that contains your .docx file (File → Open Folder…). The file shows up in the sidebar.

2. Convert it

You have two easy options:

• From the file tree: right-click the .docx file and choose Convert to Markdown.
• From the viewer: click the file to open a read-only preview, then click the Convert to Markdown button in the banner at the top.

3. Confirm

A dialog appears titled Convert to Markdown:

Creates an editable Markdown copy of your-file.docx next to the original. The original file is kept.

Click Convert. typealot creates a new .md file in the same folder and opens it.

What happens to images and formatting

• Formatting (headings, bold, lists, tables) is converted to Markdown.
• Embedded images are copied into an images/ folder next to your document and linked from the Markdown.
• Your original .docx is untouched.

The same flow works for Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, OpenDocument (.odt), and EPUB files — see Converting to Markdown for the details and per-format notes.