Yes, MarkItDown is free to use.

How do I install MarkItDown?

MarkItDown is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: markitdown and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What AI apps work with MarkItDown?

MarkItDown uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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MarkItDown

by Microsoft

Content & MediaLow Risk8.5LocalNew

Free

Convert files (PDF, Word, Excel, images, audio) to Markdown for LLM consumption

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MarkItDown by Microsoft converts a wide range of file formats — PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, audio, HTML, and more — into clean Markdown text. This makes documents consumable by LLMs and AI assistants without losing structure.

Supports OCR for images, speech-to-text for audio, and handles complex table layouts. Ideal for document ingestion pipelines, RAG systems, and any workflow where you need to feed real-world documents into an AI conversation.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markitdown": {
      "args": [
        "markitdown-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

8.5

Low Risk8.5Low Risk

Verified popular server by Microsoft.

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