How to use markdown to pdf in NotePetal
Paste Markdown
Use # headings, **bold**, lists, tables and fenced code. You can also upload a .md file in the workspace.
Choose the printed page
Start with Clean print, or switch to handwriting and notebook ruling. Check wide blocks in the preview.
Export the notebook
Save to a free account, then export the pages as a searchable A4 or US Letter PDF.
Keep the structure of your Markdown notes
Markdown headings become notebook headings, and bulleted, numbered and nested lists keep their structure. Bold, italics, highlights, inline code and quotes help distinguish important details. Checklists, callouts and fenced code blocks are supported too.
Simple rectangular tables can have up to 12 columns. Use $$ blocks for equations. A --- separator or a \newpage marker creates a page break. The help page includes the supported syntax and examples you can copy.
Format for paper rather than a long scrolling document
A document that reads well in an editor can still need adjustments on paper. Choose a font size that makes code readable and use margins that leave room for binding. Two-column layouts suit short facts; flow pages often work better for long code blocks or tables.
Review wide equations and tables before export. Break a large table into smaller topic tables when necessary, and shorten code lines that extend beyond the page. The notebook studio previews the same layout used by the PDF exporter.
Keep wording or build a study notebook
The guest preview formats your text without AI rewriting. In the workspace, Keep my wording preserves the imported wording while arranging it. You can edit the notebook later with the same Markdown shortcuts and a rich text editor.
If the Markdown is course material, you can also choose Cornell pages, add recall questions or suggest flashcards from the notes. PDF exports retain searchable text. Free exports include a small NotePetal footer; the Pro plan removes it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert Markdown to PDF without signing up?
You can preview the formatted notebook without signing up. Saving a notebook and downloading the searchable PDF require a free account.
Can I upload a Markdown file?
Yes. The saved workspace accepts .md files as well as pasted Markdown, within the import limits.
Are code blocks and equations supported?
Yes. Fenced code blocks, inline code and $$ equation blocks are supported. Check long code lines and wide formulas in the page preview.
Is this a general-purpose Markdown publishing engine?
NotePetal focuses on study notebooks. Its supported formatting is described in Help; complex embedded HTML and arbitrary publishing extensions may not carry over.
Keep going
Make a notebook from your material
Save your pages and export a searchable PDF.