Office to Markdown Converter

A powerful VS Code extension that effortlessly converts Microsoft Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to clean, professional Markdown. Powered by VS Code Copilot for intelligent image recognition and description generation, plus batch processing for high-volume workflows. Save hours of manual editing and streamline your documentation process!

Whether you're a developer migrating docs to GitHub, a content creator publishing to blogs, or a team standardizing knowledge bases, this tool supercharges your productivity.

Key Features

• One-Click Conversion: Instantly transform .docx (Word), .xlsx (Excel), and .pptx (PowerPoint) files into well-structured Markdown.
• AI-Powered Image Handling: Leverages VS Code Copilot to automatically detect images, charts, and visuals, generating accurate, descriptive alt text for accessibility and SEO.
• Batch Processing: Convert multiple files at once – perfect for large document archives, project migrations, or bulk content updates.
• Seamless VS Code Integration: Works directly in your editor, preserving formatting like tables, lists, headings, and hyperlinks.
• Customizable Output: Fine-tune conversions with options for image paths, description styles, and more.
• Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Why choose this? Unlike basic converters, our Copilot integration ensures smart, context-aware results – no more generic placeholders for images!

Installation

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
3. Search for "Office to Markdown Converter".
4. Click Install.

Alternatively, install via the VS Code Marketplace.

Requirements:

• VS Code version 1.102 or higher.
• VS Code Copilot extension installed and enabled (for AI image descriptions).
  • Setup Copilot: If Copilot is not configured, the extension will not be able to generate image descriptions

Usage

Quick Conversion

1. Open the file explorer in VS Code.
2. Right-click on a .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx file.
3. Select "Convert to Markdown" from the context menu.
4. The converted .md file will be generated in the same directory (or a specified output folder).

Demo

Word Equation Support

Our extension provides robust mathematical formula conversion capabilities, specifically optimized for equations in Microsoft Word documents:

• Equation Editor Support: Full support for mathematical formulas created using Word's Equation Editor
• LaTeX Format Output: Converted Markdown files use standard LaTeX syntax for formulas, ensuring proper rendering on LaTeX-supported platforms (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
• Complex Formula Handling: Supports conversion of fractions, integrals, summations, matrices, and other complex mathematical expressions
• Inline and Block Equations: Automatically recognizes and properly handles both inline formulas and standalone equation blocks

Usage Example: Word document equation: x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / 2a Converted Markdown: $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$

Important Notes:

• Please ensure you use Word's Equation Editor (Insert > Equation) to create mathematical formulas in your documents
• We recommend previewing the converted formulas in a LaTeX-rendering environment after conversion

Settings

Disable AI image description

Change image description Language

Batch Conversion

1. Select multiple Office files in the explorer (hold Ctrl/Cmd for multi-select).
2. Right-click and choose "Convert to Markdown".
3. All files will be processed sequentially, with progress shown in the status bar.

For images: If Copilot is active, it will auto-generate descriptions like "A bar chart showing quarterly sales growth from 2023-2025." You can edit these post-conversion if needed.

Examples

• Word Document: Converts headings, paragraphs, tables, and embedded images to Markdown syntax.
• Excel Spreadsheet: Transforms sheets into Markdown tables with optional chart descriptions.
• PowerPoint Presentation: Turns slides into sections with bullet points, images, and speaker notes.

Before: A cluttered PPT file.
After: Clean Markdown ready for GitHub README or blog posts.

Known Limitations

• Encrypted or password-protected Office files are not supported.
• Complex layouts (e.g., multi-column designs) may require manual tweaks post-conversion.
• Requires an active Copilot subscription for AI features; falls back to basic alt text otherwise.
• Large files (>50MB) might take longer; batch limits apply based on system resources.
• PPTX Files: SmartArt text is ignored during conversion. If your SmartArt text is crucial, please manually convert it to an image within PowerPoint before using this tool.
• XLSX Files: Only table data and images are converted. Charts (e.g., pie charts, line graphs) will be ignored.

License

This extension is proprietary software developed by Testany. All rights reserved.

For licensing inquiries, please contact: customer-support@testany.io

Copyright

Copyright (c) 2025 Testany. All rights reserved.

Built with ❤️ by the Testany team. If this extension saves you time, leave a review on the Marketplace! Questions? Reach out via email at customer-support@testany.io . Suggest features on our Testany Roadmap

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