Convert README.md to PDF
Turn GitHub READMEs and other public Markdown repositories into shareable PDFs. Paste a public repository or Markdown file URL, upload README.md, preview page breaks, and download—no account or watermark.
- GitHub-flavored Markdown
- No watermark
- No account required
Try it with an example README
We've loaded a sample with headings, code, tables, and task lists so you can see how they appear in the exported PDF.
Convert a README to PDF
A README PDF is useful when you need documentation outside the repository—offline reading, handoffs, archives, and print.
Offline documentation
Share a README snapshot that opens without a Git host or network.
Client and stakeholder handoffs
Send project docs as a single PDF instead of asking people to browse a repo.
Portfolios and audits
Archive README content for reviews, classes, and project submissions.
Print-ready docs
Review pagination before printing installation and usage notes.
GitHub Markdown features supported
Common README building blocks render in the preview and the exported PDF.
- Headings
- Tables
- Code blocks
- Task lists
- Images
- Links
- Blockquotes
- Lists
- Syntax highlighting
How to convert README.md to PDF
Step 1
Import, paste, or upload README Markdown
Paste a public repository or Markdown file URL, paste README.md content, or upload a Markdown file (.md, .markdown, or .txt).
Step 2
Preview GitHub-style formatting
Check headings, tables, code blocks, task lists, alerts, images, and page breaks in the live preview.
Step 3
Download the PDF
Export when the layout looks right. Open the full-screen editor for themes, fonts, and margins.
How images and links are handled
Remote README images load through a secure HTTPS image proxy with size and type checks. Prefer absolute HTTPS image URLs in the Markdown you paste—paths that only work inside a local clone may not resolve here.
Markdown links stay clickable in the PDF, so documentation URLs, issue trackers, and repository references remain usable after export.
README pagination and code blocks
The live preview paginates with the same layout engine used for PDF export, so you can catch awkward breaks around tables and long code fences before downloading. Use the full-screen editor to adjust paper size, margins, and font sizes when a README runs longer than you expect.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about README conversion from GitHub and other public repos, images, privacy, and PDF export.
Does this support GitHub-flavored Markdown?
Yes. Common GitHub-flavored Markdown features such as tables, task lists, fenced code blocks, alerts, footnotes, blockquotes, links, and safe HTML (images, details/summary, sub/sup) render in the live preview and the PDF you download.
Can I import a README from a repository URL?
Yes. Paste a public repository URL or a direct Markdown file URL from supported hosts (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Codeberg, Gitea.com, SourceHut, Hugging Face, Gitee, or Azure DevOps). Private repositories and self-hosted forges are not supported.
Can I convert a README.md file?
Yes. Paste README Markdown into the converter, import from a public repo URL, or upload a Markdown file (.md, .markdown, or .txt) from the upload page, then preview and download a PDF.
How are README images handled?
Images from the web appear in the preview and PDF when they use common formats from public secure links. Relative paths that only work inside a Git clone may not load unless you use full image URLs.
Do links stay clickable in the PDF?
Yes. Markdown links become clickable links in the exported PDF, including documentation URLs and repository references.
Is there a watermark or account requirement?
No. Exported PDFs do not include a watermark, and no account is required.
What happens to my README content?
Pasted text and files you open on your device stay in your browser until you download a PDF. If you import a public chat or repository link, we use that link on our servers to load the content into the editor. After that, your Markdown stays in the browser while you edit and preview. We send it to generate a PDF only when you choose Download, and we do not keep a copy after processing finishes.
Can long READMEs with code blocks paginate cleanly?
Yes. The preview uses paginated layout so you can review page breaks before downloading. Long code fences may span pages; adjust margins, font size, or paper size in Document settings if you need tighter control.