IronPDF How-Tos MD to PDF How to Convert Markdown to PDF Chaknith Bin Updated:July 28, 2025 Markdown is a lightweight markup language for text formatting, commonly used in readme files and online forums. It's easy to read and write and is often used with a .md or .markdown file extension. IronPDF has the feature to convert both Markdown files and strings to PDF documents. Get started making PDFs with NuGet now: Install IronPDF with NuGet PM > Install-Package IronPdf Copy the code new IronPdf.ChromePdfRender .RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf("*This* is some **markdown** _text_!") .SaveAs("mdToPdf.pdf"); Deploy to test on your live environment Start using IronPDF in your project today with a free trial Free 30 day Trial Get started with IronPDF Start using IronPDF in your project today with a free trial. First Step: Start for Free How to Convert Markdown to PDF Download the C# library to convert Markdown to PDF Prepare the Markdown file or string to be converted Convert a Markdown string to PDF using the RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf method Convert a Markdown file to PDF using the RenderMarkdownFileAsPdf method Review the generated PDF document Convert Markdown String to PDF Example Use the RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf method to convert a string in Markdown format to a PDF document. All the features available in RenderingOptions, including the addition of text and HTML headers, footers, text overlays, image stamping, and page numbering, as well as setting custom page dimensions and orientations, can also be used with this rendering method. Once the PDF is created, you have the ability to modify pages through actions like merging, splitting, and rotating, and you can also add annotations and bookmarks. :path=/static-assets/pdf/content-code-examples/how-to/md-to-pdf-from-string.cs using IronPdf; // Instantiate Renderer ChromePdfRenderer renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer(); // Markdown string string md = "This is some **bold** and *italic* text."; // Render from markdown string PdfDocument pdf = renderer.RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf(md); // Save the PDF pdf.SaveAs("pdfFromMarkdownString.pdf"); Imports IronPdf ' Instantiate Renderer Private renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer() ' Markdown string Private md As String = "This is some **bold** and *italic* text." ' Render from markdown string Private pdf As PdfDocument = renderer.RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf(md) ' Save the PDF pdf.SaveAs("pdfFromMarkdownString.pdf") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Convert Markdown File to PDF Example Utilize the RenderMarkdownFileAsPdf method to convert a Markdown file into a PDF document. You can download a sample Markdown file for conversion. Let's convert this sample file into a PDF. Code Sample :path=/static-assets/pdf/content-code-examples/how-to/md-to-pdf-from-file.cs using IronPdf; // Instantiate Renderer ChromePdfRenderer renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer(); // Render from markdown file PdfDocument pdf = renderer.RenderMarkdownFileAsPdf("sample.md"); // Save the PDF pdf.SaveAs("pdfFromMarkdownFile.pdf"); Imports IronPdf ' Instantiate Renderer Private renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer() ' Render from markdown file Private pdf As PdfDocument = renderer.RenderMarkdownFileAsPdf("sample.md") ' Save the PDF pdf.SaveAs("pdfFromMarkdownFile.pdf") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Output PDF As you can see from the resulting PDF document, some Markdown functionalities like Code, Code Block, Blockquote, Tables, and Checkbox are not working. This is a current limitation of the method. Ready to see what else you can do? Check out our tutorial page here: Convert PDFs Frequently Asked Questions How can I convert Markdown to PDF in C#? You can use the IronPDF library to convert Markdown to PDF by employing the RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf method for strings or the RenderMarkdownFileAsPdf method for files. These methods allow you to include features like headers, footers, and page numbering in the PDF. What is the process to convert a Markdown string to PDF? To convert a Markdown string to PDF, use IronPDF's RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf method. This method supports various enhancements such as adding headers, footers, and page numbers to the resulting PDF. How do I convert a Markdown file to a PDF document? Use the RenderMarkdownFileAsPdf method from IronPDF to convert a Markdown file into a PDF. Ensure that the file is prepared and accessible before conversion. Are there limitations when converting Markdown to PDF? Yes, some Markdown elements such as code blocks, tables, and checkboxes may not be fully supported in the resulting PDF when utilizing IronPDF for conversion. Can I edit a PDF created from Markdown? After creating a PDF from Markdown with IronPDF, you can modify it by merging, splitting, or rotating pages and adding annotations or bookmarks. What features can be added to a PDF created from Markdown? You can enhance your PDF with IronPDF by adding text and HTML headers, footers, text overlays, image stamping, page numbering, and custom page dimensions and orientations. Where can I find sample Markdown files for practicing PDF conversion? You can download a sample Markdown file for conversion from the IronPDF website, which provides resources and tutorials for practicing PDF generation. Is there a simple code example for converting Markdown to PDF? Yes, IronPDF offers a straightforward code example where you can use the RenderMarkdownStringAsPdf method to convert Markdown text directly into a PDF file. What library should I use for converting Markdown to PDF in .NET? To convert Markdown to PDF in a .NET environment, you should use the IronPDF library, which is available for download through the NuGet package manager. Chaknith Bin Chat with engineering team now Software Engineer Chaknith works on IronXL and IronBarcode. He has deep expertise in C# and .NET, helping improve the software and support customers. His insights from user interactions contribute to better products, documentation, and overall experience. Ready to Get Started? Free NuGet Download Total downloads: 15,030,178 View Licenses