GitHub README to PDF Converter
Convert a public GitHub README to PDF online with depapel. Paste a repo or README URL, keep Markdown structure, and download PDF or DOCX.
How to convert a GitHub README to PDF
- Paste a public GitHub repository URL or README.md file URL into depapel.
- Review the imported Markdown, including code blocks, tables, images, and links.
- Choose a document theme and download PDF or DOCX output.
Why use depapel for README export?
depapel imports public GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket Markdown URLs, keeps a raw base URL for relative README images, applies document themes and syntax highlighting, and exports both PDF and DOCX from the same source.
Sample README Markdown
# Project README
## Install
```bash
pnpm install
pnpm build
```
## Features
- Public Git URL import
- Syntax-highlighted code blocks
- PDF or DOCX export
When to use Pandoc instead
Use Pandoc for local automation, offline conversion, filters, templates, or broad multi-format publishing. Use depapel when the job is a fast public README export with no install.
GitHub README to PDF questions
Can depapel convert a GitHub README to PDF from a URL?
Yes. Paste a public GitHub repository URL or README file URL into depapel and it loads the Markdown for PDF or DOCX export.
Does this require installing Pandoc or a local Markdown toolchain?
No. depapel is a web editor for one-off README export. Use Pandoc when you need a local scripted publishing pipeline or broader format support.
Do relative README images work?
When a Git file URL is imported, depapel keeps a raw file base URL so relative images can resolve during preview and download.
Can I export the same README as DOCX too?
Yes. After importing the README once, you can download either PDF for sharing or DOCX for review and editing.
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