Markdown to Word (.docx)

Turn Markdown files into Microsoft Word documents—images, links, tables, and code included.

• Source & issues: github.com/thelifeisstrange/pandoc-md-to-docx
• Install from PyPI: pip install "pandoc-md-to-docx[binary]" — run the tool as md-to-docx

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Quick start

pip install "pandoc-md-to-docx[binary]"
md-to-docx your-notes.md --force

This creates your-notes.docx next to your Markdown file. The [binary] extra bundles Pandoc so you do not need a separate Pandoc install.

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What this tool does

md-to-docx converts .md files to .docx using Pandoc. It wraps Pandoc with sensible defaults for everyday use:

You get	How
One command per file or many	Pass paths on the command line, or pick files in a terminal menu (macOS/Linux)
Sensible defaults	Output name matches the input (report.md → report.docx)
Safe overwrites	Prompts in the terminal, or --force / --skip-existing for scripts
GitHub READMEs	--from gfm for GitHub-flavored Markdown
Word that looks intentional	Built-in style template (--reference-doc bundled) and optional table of contents

Ideal for documentation, notes, specs, and READMEs you need to share as Word.

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Why use this instead of copy-paste or Pandoc alone?

• Copy-paste from VS Code or GitHub often breaks tables, code blocks, and images. This produces a real .docx with embedded assets.
• Raw pandoc commands are easy to forget (--resource-path, reference doc, TOC flags). This tool sets the important defaults—especially where to look for images.
• Batch and automation — convert many files, set an output folder, and use exit codes in scripts.

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Images and links

Local images

![Architecture diagram](./images/architecture.png)

For each input file, paths are resolved from that file’s directory, not from where you run the command. Keep images beside the .md file (e.g. docs/guide.md and docs/images/...).

Remote images and links

![Logo](https://example.com/logo.png)
[Project site](https://example.com)

HTTPS images are fetched when Pandoc can reach them. Markdown links become clickable links in Word.

For edge cases and limits, see Limitations on GitHub.

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Installation

pip install "pandoc-md-to-docx[binary]"

Extra	Purpose
[binary]	Bundled Pandoc (recommended)
(none)	You must install Pandoc yourself

Requirements: Python 3.9+

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Usage examples

md-to-docx notes.md
md-to-docx notes.md -o ~/Desktop/report.docx --force
md-to-docx README.md --from gfm --reference-doc bundled --force
md-to-docx ch1.md ch2.md -d ./word-output --skip-existing
md-to-docx spec.md --toc --toc-depth 3 --reference-doc bundled --force

Interactive mode (macOS / Linux)

md-to-docx       # .md files in current directory
md-to-docx -r    # include subdirectories

Use ↑/↓, Space to select, Enter to convert, Esc to cancel. On Windows, pass file paths on the command line instead.

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Command reference

Option	Description
-o, --output	Output .docx path (single input only)
-d, --output-dir	Directory for output files (batch)
-f, --force	Overwrite existing output without prompting
--skip-existing	Skip if output already exists
--rename-on-exists	Write name (1).docx, etc.
--from	Input format: markdown, gfm, commonmark, …
--reference-doc	Path to style template, or bundled
--toc	Add a table of contents
--toc-depth N	Heading levels included in TOC
-r, --recursive	Scan subfolders (interactive mode only)
--version	Print version and exit

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Help and feedback

• Bug reports & feature requests: GitHub Issues
• Release history: CHANGELOG

License

MIT — see LICENSE.