Markdown to PDF and HTML

Demo

How to Use

1. Install the extension from the Marketplace.

2. Open a Markdown file.

3. Run one of the commands (Command Palette or right-click):

   • Markdown: Export to HTML/PDF — create both files.
   • Markdown: Export PDF only — create PDF only.
   • Markdown: Export HTML only — create HTML only.

4. Output files are saved next to the Markdown file by default.

5. Pandoc is required; if it’s not installed, the extension will show a helpful installation hint.

Defaults

• PDF format: A3
• Uses the built-in stylesheet unless you specify a custom CSS path.

Configuration

Configure the extension in VS Code via either:

1. User Settings: applies to all projects.
2. Workspace Settings: only for this repo—create or update .vscode/settings.json.

Example workspace config with inline hints:

{
  // Default A3. Accepts A4 | A3 | Letter | Legal | Tabloid.
  "markdownConverter.pdfFormat": "A4",

  // Custom CSS for HTML output. Relative paths resolve from the Markdown file’s folder.
  "markdownConverter.cssPath": "styles/markdown.css"
}

Relative paths (e.g., styles/markdown.css) are resolved from the folder containing the Markdown file you export.

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