📚 Help

Help & Documentation

Everything you need to master ConvertMD2PDF

⚡ Quick Start Tips

🌙 Dark Mode

Switch to dark mode for better editing in low light - click the toggle icon in the header.

📄 Paper Size

Select from A1-A5, Letter, or Legal formats to ensure your PDF is perfectly sized.

🎨 Themes & Fonts

Choose from 10+ fonts and 2 themes: Modern (colorful) or Academic (professional B&W).

⚡ Real-time Preview

Your document updates instantly as you type, allowing you to fine-tune formatting on the fly.

🧘 Focus Mode

Activate distraction-free writing by clicking the expand icon. Hides all UI elements for a pure writing experience.

🔒 Privacy First

All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

📱 Mobile Ready

Fully responsive interface with an optimized split-row layout—branding stays on top while nav links wrap to a second, centered row for easy access.

🚀 Getting Started

Converting Markdown to PDF is simple with ConvertMD2PDF:

  1. Type or paste your Markdown content in the input area
  2. Choose your preferred layout: **Vertical** (stacked) or **Horizontal** (side-by-side)
  3. Use **Focus Mode** to hide all distractions and maximize your writing space
  4. Select a theme: Modern (colorful) or Academic (B&W)
  5. Choose your preferred font from the dropdown menu
  6. Select paper size and orientation (A4, Letter, etc.)
  7. Preview your formatted document in real-time
  8. Click "Download PDF" to save your document

Pro Tip: You can also drag and drop a .md file directly into the input area!

📝 Markdown Syntax Reference

Text Formatting

Element Markdown Result
Bold **text** text
Italic *text* text
Strikethrough ~~text~~ text

Headings

Level Markdown Result
H1 # Heading 1
Heading 1
H2 ## Heading 2
Heading 2
H3 ### Heading 3
Heading 3

Mathematical Formulas (LaTeX)

Type Syntax Description
Inline Math $E=mc^2$ Renders math within a line of text.
Block Math $$ \int x dx $$ Renders math on its own line, centered.

Diagrams (Mermaid)

Type Syntax Description
Mermaid Block ```mermaid
flowchart TD
A --> B
```		 Renders dynamic diagrams and charts.

Links & Images

Element Markdown
Link [Link Text](https://example.com)
Image ![Alt Text](image-url.png)

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl + B Bold text
Ctrl + I Italic text
Ctrl + K Insert link
Ctrl + Shift + C Code block
Ctrl + P Download PDF
Ctrl + Z Undo
Ctrl + Y Redo
Ctrl + Shift + Z Redo (alternative)
Esc Exit Focus Mode

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. ConvertMD2PDF processes all files locally on your device. Your document content is never uploaded to any server.

Can I save my work?

Yes. ConvertMD2PDF automatically saves your current work to your browser's local storage (IndexedDB), ensuring your documents are preserved between sessions.

What's the maximum file size?

While there is no strict limit, extremely large documents (hundreds of pages) may experience slightly slower preview rendering.

Can I customize margins?

Standard margins are set to 5mm to ensure compatibility with most printers. Advanced margin controls are planned for future updates.

Does it support tables?

Yes. Use standard GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) table syntax to create structured tables. Our Robust Parsing engine ensures correct block isolation and spacing for lists, tables, and headers.

💬 Need More Help?

If your question isn't answered here, please feel free to reach out:

  • Visit our About page to learn more about the project.
  • Send us a message via our Contact page for direct support.