MarkExport FAQ

How do I convert Markdown to PDF?

Paste your Markdown into the MarkExport editor at markexport.com, select PDF as the format, and click Export. Your PDF downloads immediately — no signup, no configuration required. The entire process takes about 10 seconds.

Is MarkExport free to use?

Yes, MarkExport is completely free for v1. No authentication, no credits, no rate limits. You can export Markdown to any supported format without creating an account. Future versions may introduce optional credit packs for high-volume users, but the free tier will always remain.

What formats does MarkExport support?

MarkExport supports 11 output formats:

• PDF — print-ready documents with syntax highlighting
• DOCX — Microsoft Word documents
• PPTX — PowerPoint presentation slides
• HTML — self-contained web pages
• XLSX — Excel spreadsheets
• CSV — comma-separated values
• JSON — structured data
• XML — extensible markup
• LaTeX — typeset documents (.tex)
• IPYNB — Jupyter Notebook files
• MD — cleaned Markdown output

Does MarkExport have an API?

Yes. MarkExport provides a REST API at POST /api/export. Send Markdown content and a format, receive a download URL. No API key required. See the API documentation for full details, code examples in curl, Node.js, and Python.

Can I use MarkExport with Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Yes. Install the MarkExport MCP server by adding @markexport/mcp to your MCP client configuration. It works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. No API key needed — the MCP server calls the MarkExport API directly.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markexport": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@markexport/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Does MarkExport support syntax highlighting?

Yes. Code blocks in your Markdown get proper syntax highlighting in PDF, HTML, and other output formats. The highlighting is applied during the server-side rendering process, ensuring consistent results across all formats.

What is the maximum content size?

The maximum Markdown content size is 5MB. Download links remain valid for 10 minutes after export, as files are stored in memory. For larger files or persistent storage, future versions will offer Cloudflare R2 integration.

Do I need to install any software?

No. MarkExport runs entirely in your browser for the editor, with server-side processing for the export conversion. There is nothing to install. For programmatic access, use the REST API or the MCP server package.

Can I upload .md files?

Yes. Click the Upload button in the toolbar to load a .md or .markdown file directly into the editor. You can also paste Markdown from your clipboard.