Convert GitHub README to PDF
Turn your GitHub repository README.md into a professional PDF document. Perfect for documentation, sharing with stakeholders, or archiving your project.
How to Convert Your GitHub README
- Go to your GitHub repository — Navigate to the README.md file
- Download the raw file — Click "Raw" button, then save the page (Ctrl+S / Cmd+S)
- Upload to Markdown Free — Drag and drop or click to upload
- Click "To PDF" — Download your formatted PDF
What Gets Preserved
Our converter handles all GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) features:
- ✓ Code blocks with syntax highlighting
- ✓ Tables with proper formatting
- ✓ Task lists (checkboxes)
- ✓ Images (with absolute URLs)
- ✓ Badges and shields.io links
- ✓ Strikethrough and other formatting
- ✓ Headings hierarchy and anchors
Common Use Cases
Project Documentation
Share offline docs with team members or stakeholders who don't use GitHub.
Portfolio & Resume
Include polished project documentation in job applications.
Client Deliverables
Deliver professional documentation with your software projects.
Archival
Preserve a point-in-time snapshot of your documentation.
Also Works With
- CHANGELOG.md
- CONTRIBUTING.md
- LICENSE files
- Any /docs folder markdown
- GitHub Wiki pages (.md exports)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do GitHub images appear in the PDF?
Yes, if your README uses absolute image URLs (like https://...). Relative paths (./images/...) may not work unless you download the images separately.
What about GitHub badges?
Badges from shields.io and similar services are included in the PDF as they use absolute URLs.
Is there a file size limit?
Files up to 5MB are supported. This covers virtually all README files.
Turn your GitHub README into a professional PDF
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