Why I Built MarkdownToPDF

A tool born from frustration, built with passion, and designed for everyone who's tired of the status quo.

The Problem

I was frustrated. Every time I needed to convert Markdown to a clean PDF, I found myself jumping between multiple websites, each one worse than the last.

Server-Side Processing

Upload your private documents to who-knows-where. Your notes, your code, your drafts, all sent to someone else's server.

Filled with Ads

Popups, banners, and sponsored content everywhere. Can't even find the convert button.

No Math or Diagrams

Paste a KaTeX equation or a Mermaid diagram and watch the tool choke. "Unsupported format."

Subscription Models

"Upgrade to Pro for $9.99/month" just to convert Markdown to PDF. Really?

The Breaking Point

It all came to a head when I was working on technical documentation that included math equations, code snippets, and flowcharts. The document contained sensitive internal data.

I had to:

  • Find a converter that supports KaTeX math
  • Find another one that renders Mermaid diagrams
  • Upload my sensitive files to their servers
  • Copy-paste between three different tools
  • Still end up with a PDF that looked terrible

I jumped between five different websites just to produce one document. That's when I said: “Enough is enough.”

The Solution

I built MarkdownToPDF, the tool I always wished existed. Here's what makes it different:

100% Browser-Based

Your documents never leave your device. Zero uploads, complete privacy.

No Ads, No BS

Clean interface, no distractions. Just a tool that works.

Full Markdown Support

KaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, syntax highlighting, GFM tables, task lists. Everything in one place.

Free Forever

No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no file size limits. Period.

Why These Features Exist

The split-pane editor was built because I was tired of switching between “edit” and “preview” tabs. You should see your formatted output as you type.

KaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams exist because technical documentation needs them. No other browser-based Markdown-to-PDF tool handles both properly.

Drag-and-drop upload and local storage persistence because your workflow shouldn't be interrupted. Drop a file, edit it, close the tab, come back tomorrow. Your work is still there.

100% local processing because it's the only right way to build this. Your browser can do it. There is zero reason to involve a server.

Ready to Try It?

Experience Markdown to PDF conversion the way it should be. Fast, private, and free.

Built with passion by Yogendra Singh