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Convert Markdown to PDF
on iPhone, privately.

Markdown reads fine in a notes app and terribly in an email. Filemorph renders Markdown as a formatted PDF on your iPhone, headings, lists and code included.

Filemorph converting Markdown notes to a formatted PDF on iPhone

Notes, README files and drafts written in Markdown look right in an editor that understands the syntax, and look like raw text everywhere else. Filemorph renders the Markdown properly, so headings look like headings and code blocks look like code, in a PDF you can send to anyone.

Filemorph parses the Markdown with Apple's swift-markdown and lays out headings, bulleted and numbered lists, bold and italic text, and code blocks as a formatted PDF. It is a straightforward document render, so very advanced Markdown extensions beyond the common syntax may fall back to plain text.

How to convert Markdown to PDF on iPhone

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  1. Add your Markdown file. Open Filemorph and pick the .md file from Files or the Share sheet.
  2. Choose PDF. Tap Convert and choose PDF as the output format.
  3. Save or share. Tap Convert. The formatted PDF saves locally, ready to read or send.

In the app: Convert → MD → PDF.

Why convert Markdown to PDF?

A PDF renders Markdown's headings, lists and code the way they were meant to look, instead of the raw asterisks and hash marks someone sees if they open the .md file in a plain text app. It is the format to use when Markdown notes are headed to someone who does not use a Markdown editor.

Is it private?

Yes. Unlike web converters that upload your files to a server, Filemorph converts every file locally using Apple's frameworks. Nothing leaves your device, and it works with no internet connection. This operation is part of Filemorph Pro ($29.99/year, 7-day free trial on monthly and annual plans).

FAQ

Markdown → PDF — common questions.

Are code blocks formatted correctly? +

Yes. Code blocks render in a monospaced font, distinct from the surrounding body text.

What Markdown syntax is supported? +

Common Markdown syntax renders correctly: headings, lists, bold and italic text, links and code blocks. Uncommon extensions beyond that may fall back to plain text.

Can I go the other direction, PDF to Markdown? +

Yes. Filemorph's PDF to Markdown operation extracts structure back out of a PDF for use in a notes app.

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