Right-click any Markdown file and get a Word doc, PDF, or formatted clipboard paste in seconds. No terminal required.
Right-click any .md file in Finder, drag files onto MarkDrop, or paste Markdown straight from your clipboard. Works with Obsidian, AI output, anywhere.
Headings, tables, code blocks, lists - all converted to native styles in seconds. Choose Word, PDF, or rich text output. No asterisks, no broken formatting.
Get a .docx for Word, a .pdf for sharing, or copy as rich text to paste directly into Google Docs, email, or any app.
Right-click any .md file in Finder and get a clean Word doc in 2 seconds. No app to open, no terminal, no Pandoc. Works with your Obsidian vault or any folder of notes.
Save any Markdown file as a styled PDF. Perfect for proposals, reports, or documentation that needs to look polished when you share it.
Copy formatted output to your clipboard and paste directly into Google Docs, Gmail, Notion, or any app that accepts rich text. No file needed.
Drop .md files onto MarkDrop. Convert a batch of AI drafts or an entire folder of notes in one go.
No more asterisks showing up in your output. Headings, bold, code blocks, tables, lists, block quotes - all converted to native styles.
Convert and upload to Google Docs in one step. Share with your team, professor, or client without touching Google Drive.
Native macOS app. No Electron, no runtime dependencies, no CLI toolchain. Tiny footprint.
Conversion happens entirely on your Mac. Your files never leave your machine unless you choose Google Docs.
| RecommendedMarkDrop | Pandoc | Copy & paste | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup required | None | Homebrew + CLI | None |
| How you use it | Right-click, drag, or paste | Terminal command | Manual formatting |
| Code blocks | Monospace styled | Yes | Lost |
| Tables | Native Word tables | Yes | Broken |
| PDF export | Built in | Yes | No |
| Paste into existing doc | Copy as Rich Text | No | Loses formatting |
| Google Docs upload | Built in | No | Manual upload |
| Time to convert | ~2 seconds | ~10 seconds | 5–20 minutes |
Yes. Obsidian stores notes as .md files, which is exactly what MarkDrop converts. Right-click any note in Finder or drag it onto MarkDrop — headings, tables, code blocks, and lists all convert to native Word styles.
Headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, tables, ordered and unordered lists, code blocks (with monospace styling), block quotes, and horizontal rules. All converted to native styles in Word, PDF, or rich text output - no asterisks or raw Markdown.
No. MarkDrop is a standalone native Mac app. No terminal, no Homebrew, no dependencies. Download from the Mac App Store and it just works.
No. The free version gives you 5 conversions per month, forever. Pro is a one-time $9.99 purchase — no subscription, no recurring charges. Pay once, use it forever.
No. All conversion happens locally on your Mac. Your files never leave your machine. The only exception is if you choose to upload to Google Docs (Pro feature) — and that's always your choice.
Yes. MarkDrop can save any Markdown file as a styled PDF. Drag and drop, right-click, or paste from clipboard - then choose "Save as PDF" instead of Word.
Yes, with Pro. Use "Copy as Rich Text" to put formatted output on your clipboard, then paste into Google Docs, Gmail, Notion, Slack, or any app that accepts rich text. No file needed.
Yes, with Pro. Drag a folder or select multiple .md files and drop them onto MarkDrop. Each one gets converted to its own .docx file.
Obsidian notes for a client. AI drafts for your team. Research for a professor. MarkDrop turns them into Word docs, PDFs, or formatted clipboard pastes - instantly.