FAQ
Answers to common questions about converting Markdown to PDF or Word, importing DOC, DOCX, or text-based PDF into Markdown, and formatting email drafts, Slack messages, LinkedIn posts, or WhatsApp messages with depapel.
What is depapel?
depapel converts Markdown files into PDF or Word documents through a no-account web editor, can import DOC, DOCX, or text-based PDF files back into Markdown, and can also format Markdown into email-ready HTML with a plain-text fallback, Slack-ready mrkdwn, LinkedIn-ready posts, or WhatsApp-friendly plain text for manual copy.
How does conversion work?
Markdown is parsed (GFM) into a structured document, then rendered to PDF or DOCX with theme colors and Chroma syntax highlighting, or mapped into email-ready HTML plus plain-text fallback, Slack-ready mrkdwn, LinkedIn-ready posts, or WhatsApp-friendly plain-text layouts in the web editor. We use layout logic for splitting, aligning, centering, and deterministic text fallbacks. PDF and DOCX generation run on our server; the copy-formatting surfaces run in the web editor.
How do I convert Markdown to PDF?
Paste your Markdown text into the depapel editor or upload a .md file, choose a theme, and click Download PDF. The conversion happens instantly and no account is needed.
Can I convert Markdown to Word (DOCX)?
Yes. depapel converts Markdown to both PDF and Word (DOCX) formats. Click the DOCX download button to get a Word document.
Can depapel format Markdown for email, Slack, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp?
Yes. In the web editor, depapel can turn Markdown into email-ready HTML with a plain-text fallback, Slack-ready mrkdwn, a copy-ready LinkedIn feed post, or a WhatsApp-friendly plain-text message with structured line breaks, bullets, live counting, and channel-specific formatting. It formats the text for you, but it does not publish or send it directly.
How is depapel different from browser Print to PDF?
depapel gives you eight document themes (e.g. GitHub, VS Code, Dracula, Nord) with matching syntax highlighting in both PDF and Word, layout logic for splitting and aligning pages so output looks clean and consistent, DOCX export, and import from GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket URLs. Browser Print has no themes, no code highlighting, no DOCX, and layout depends on the browser. For a quick one-off view, Print is fine; for themed, consistent output and Word files, use depapel.
How is depapel different from other Markdown-to-PDF tools?
We tried other tools and services; the output was often random and without order — inconsistent layout, no control over splitting or alignment. We built depapel to produce a logical, deliberate result: themes, syntax highlighting, layout logic for splitting and aligning, and consistent output every time. Browser Print and many online converters don't give you that control.
Is depapel free to use?
Yes, depapel is completely free. No account, registration, or payment is required.
Can I import Markdown files from GitHub?
Yes. Paste a GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket file URL into the URL field and depapel will load the Markdown content automatically.
Can depapel convert DOC, DOCX, or PDF back into Markdown?
Yes. Use Import file or drag a local DOC, DOCX, or text-based PDF into the editor. For legacy DOC files, the Document tab first shows a self-hosted approximate Word preview, and direct PDF or DOCX downloads avoid the lossy Markdown rebuild. LibreOffice can differ from Microsoft Word, so open the DOCX in Microsoft Word for the authoritative layout check. Editing the Markdown switches to Depapel's editable interpretation. PDF import uses extractable text only and does not run OCR.
What themes are available?
depapel offers eight themes: GitHub, GitHub Dark, VS Code Dark, VS Code Light, Dracula, Nord, Solarized Light, and Monokai. Each pairs document colors with matching code syntax highlighting. Select a theme from the dropdown before downloading your PDF or DOCX.
Why does the layout look consistent?
We use logic for how pages split and how content is aligned and centered, so output is deliberate rather than browser-dependent. You get a clean, consistent result every time.
Are my files stored on your servers?
No. Content is processed only for the duration of the request and is not stored or logged afterwards. DOCX conversion stays request-scoped in memory, and PDF import may use request-scoped temporary files for helper binaries that are deleted before the response completes. For abuse prevention and operations, we collect limited numeric conversion metadata and a hashed client identifier. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What Markdown features are supported?
depapel supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) including tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, and standard Markdown features like headings, lists, links, and images.
Can I use the output for RAG or embeddings?
Yes. The PDF or DOCX is a human-readable artifact you can also chunk and embed for retrieval-augmented generation or other AI pipelines. Read it yourself or feed it into your stack.
Can I use depapel on mobile?
Yes. The editor is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. You can paste Markdown, load from a URL, or upload a file from any device.
I arrived via markdowntopdfs.com or markdowntopdfs.co. Is this the same service?
Yes. depapel is also available at markdowntopdfs.com and markdowntopdfs.co. We operate the same product across these domains — you're in the right place.
Does depapel have an MCP server URL?
Yes. The public MCP endpoint is https://depapel.ginylil.com/api/mcp. Widget-capable hosts can use depapel's chooser and download tools there, and non-widget MCP clients can call the direct download tools to get a save-ready /api/convert contract.
Paste this server entry into your MCP client config:
"depapel": {
"url": "https://depapel.ginylil.com/api/mcp"
}
Does depapel have a public skill repo?
Yes. The public skill repo is https://github.com/Ginylil/depapel-skill. Use it when your tool supports skill installs, and use https://depapel.ginylil.com/api/mcp when you want to connect directly to depapel's live MCP endpoint.
The public skill repo is Ginylil/depapel-skill.
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