MarkItDown

MarkItDown

MarkItDown is a lightweight Python utility designed for converting a wide range of files and office documents into markdown format, facilitating easy usage with LLMs and other text analysis tools.

Key Features:

• Versatile Conversion: Supports various file formats including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, images, and more.
• Markdown Output: Outputs in Markdown format, preserving important document structures such as headings, lists, and tables.
• Integrations: Offers integration with Azure Document Intelligence and supports 3rd-party plugins.
• Usage: Easy to install via pip and simple command-line usage or Python API integration.

Benefits:

• Efficiency: MarkItDown provides a token-efficient way to handle document conversions for LLMs, making it suitable for text analysis pipelines.
• Contributions Welcome: Actively engages with the open-source community, welcoming contributions and suggestions for improvements.

Highlights:

• Breaking changes notification to help users upgrade smoothly.
• Detailed documentation is available for installation and usage.