# Markdown to Word Converter
Convert Markdown to Word online with depapel. Paste Markdown into the editor,
upload a `.md` or `.markdown` file, or import Markdown from a GitHub, GitLab, or
Bitbucket file URL, then download a Word-compatible DOCX document.
## How it works
1. Paste Markdown, upload a file, or load a Git file URL.
2. Choose a document theme such as GitHub, VS Code, Dracula, Nord, Solarized, or
Monokai.
3. Click DOCX to download a Word-compatible document.
## What the DOCX includes
- GitHub-flavored Markdown tables, task lists, links, and images.
- Syntax-highlighted fenced code blocks.
- Eight document themes with matching code highlighting.
- Mermaid diagrams rendered into the document.
- Opt-in page breaks with ``.
- Opt-in page numbers with ``.
## Review and handoff fit
Use a Word-compatible DOCX when the next step is client review, internal
approvals, or editing in Word or another DOCX editor. depapel keeps Markdown as
the source of truth, then gives reviewers a familiar file for comments and
tracked edits.
## Honest scope
depapel exports Markdown structure into DOCX for editing and review. It does not
claim Word template automation, mail merge, or advanced equation layout.
## Output proof for client review
The tracked proof samples below use the same Markdown source for PDF and DOCX,
so you can inspect table layout, Mermaid diagrams, code blocks, page numbering,
and review-oriented formatting before sending a Word-compatible document to a
client or teammate.
### Layout brief
[Markdown](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/layout-brief.md),
[DOCX](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/layout-brief.docx),
[PDF](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/layout-brief.pdf)
Tables, task lists, page numbering, and a deliberate page break from one
Markdown source.
### Mermaid architecture
[Markdown](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/mermaid-architecture.md),
[DOCX](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/mermaid-architecture.docx),
[PDF](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/mermaid-architecture.pdf)
A Mermaid flowchart rendered into DOCX and PDF with surrounding handoff notes.
### Code theme packet
[Markdown](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/code-theme.md),
[DOCX](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/code-theme.docx),
[PDF](https://depapel.ginylil.com/proof/code-theme.pdf)
TypeScript, YAML, and SQL blocks rendered with a dark document theme and syntax
highlighting.
## Markdown to Word questions
### Can depapel convert Markdown to an editable Word document?
Yes. depapel exports Markdown to a Word-compatible DOCX file for review,
comments, and handoff in Word or other DOCX editors.
### What Markdown features carry into the DOCX?
The DOCX export supports GitHub-flavored Markdown tables, task lists, links,
images, syntax-highlighted code blocks, document themes, Mermaid diagrams, page
breaks, and page numbers.
### Is this a custom Word template or mail-merge system?
No. depapel focuses on converting Markdown structure into a clean DOCX. It does
not claim Word template automation, mail merge, or advanced equation layout.
### Are Markdown files stored when I create a Word document?
No. Conversion runs in memory and submitted document content is discarded after
the DOCX is generated.
### Can I also download a PDF from the same Markdown?
Yes. Paste, upload, or import Markdown once, then download either PDF or DOCX
from the same editor.
## Privacy
Conversion runs on the depapel server in memory. depapel does not store or log
submitted document content.
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- [FAQ](https://depapel.ginylil.com/faq)