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Graysonmo
Brass Contributor
Sep 14, 2026

How can I convert markdown to pdf on Windows 11?

I'm still pretty new to working with Markdown. I have some .md files that I use for notes and documentation, and now I need to convert MD into PDF files so I can share or print them. I'm using Window...
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MikePen
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Sep 14, 2026

You can easily convert markdown md file to pdf on Windows 11 with VS CODE.

Step 1: In VS Code, click the Extensions icon in the sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X on Mac).

Step 2: Search for "Markdown PDF" by yzane and click Install. This is the most popular extension for this — it converts .md files directly to PDF (also supports HTML, PNG, and JPEG) using headless Chrome under the hood.

Step 3: Open the .md file you want to convert in the editor.

Step 4: Press Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P to open the Command Palette, type "Markdown PDF: Export (pdf)", and press Enter.

Step 5: The extension generates a PDF with the same name as your Markdown file, saved in the same folder. It opens automatically in most setups.

Step 6: In VS Code Settings, search "markdown-pdf" to adjust margins, page size, add custom CSS, include a header/footer, or change page breaks.

VS Code can be worked as solid markdown to pdf converter. It is straightforward once you have the right extension installed as it is the quickest option, letting you export any .md file to PDF in just a couple of clicks directly from the Command Palette, with optional customization for margins, page size, and styling.