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Markedly
Markedly
macOS · Free

Convert anything
to Markdown.

Drop in a Word doc, PDF, spreadsheet, or image. Get clean GitHub Flavored Markdown back. Everything happens on your Mac — nothing leaves your machine.

Download on the Mac App Store

Why Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight formatting language for plain text — the format of choice for note-taking apps like Obsidian, iA Writer, Bear, and Notion, and what AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini naturally read and write. Feeding your AI clean Markdown instead of raw document formats saves time and precious tokens. Markedly specifically outputs GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) — the widely adopted standard that adds tables, strikethrough, and more on top of core Markdown.

What it does

Drag & drop
Drop files onto the window or use Cmd+O. Drag in a whole folder and Markedly finds every supported file inside automatically. Converted files are saved right alongside your originals.
Fully local
No uploads, no accounts, no analytics. All conversions run on-device, so your files stay private and the app works without an internet connection.
Shortcuts & Services
Convert files without opening the app. Works with the Shortcuts app for automations and the right-click Services menu in Finder for quick one-off conversions.
GitHub Flavored Markdown
Outputs GFM — the standard that adds tables, strikethrough, task lists, and more on top of core Markdown. Natively supported by Obsidian, Notion, Bear, and most AI tools.

Supported formats

Documents
DOCX DOC RTF HTML
PDF
PDF
Spreadsheets
XLSX XLS CSV TSV
Images
PNG JPG TIFF HEIC GIF BMP

Works with

Claude
Claude
AI Assistant
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
AI Assistant
Gemini
Gemini
AI Assistant
Obsidian
Obsidian
Note-taking
Bear
Bear
Note-taking
Notion
Notion
Workspace
Built with purpose

Supporting Friedreich’s Ataxia research

Markedly is free, and always will be. In place of a price tag, there’s a donation link to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) — a nonprofit funding research into a progressive neurological condition with no known cure that directly impacts my family. If Markedly saves you time, consider passing it forward.

Donate to FARA

Support

Report an issue
GitHub Issues — bugs, questions, or feature requests

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Overview

Markedly is a file conversion tool for macOS that operates entirely on your local device.

Data Collection

Markedly does not:

  • Collect any personal information
  • Upload files to remote servers
  • Track usage or analytics
  • Require user accounts or sign-in
  • Share data with third parties

All file conversions happen locally on your Mac. Nothing leaves your machine.

External Links

Markedly includes a menu item linking to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) donation page. This is an external website with its own privacy policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Use the support link above.