📄 MD to PDF Converter - Retro Windows 95 Style

Fast, lightweight, and nostalgic Markdown to PDF converter with a classic Windows 95 user interface. Convert your .md and .markdown files to professional PDFs instantly in your browser.

✨ Features

• 🎨 Authentic Windows 95/98 Interface - Beveled borders, teal background, classic blue title bar
• ⚡ Lightning Fast Conversion - Powered by md-to-pdf library
• 👀 Instant Preview - View your PDF before downloading
• 💾 One-Click Download - Save converted PDFs directly to your device
• 🪶 Lightweight - No Electron bloat, pure Node.js + Express
• 🔒 Privacy First - All conversion happens on your local machine
• 📱 Browser Based - Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari

🚀 Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mdtopdf.git
cd mdtopdf
npm install
npm start

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

📖 Usage

1. Select File - Click "Browse" and choose your Markdown file (.md or .markdown)
2. Preview - Click "Preview PDF" to view the converted PDF in a new tab
3. Download - Click "Download PDF" to save the file to your computer

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• File Upload: Multer
• PDF Generation: md-to-pdf (Puppeteer-based)
• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• UI Design: Windows 95 Classic Theme

🎯 Use Cases

• 📝 Convert documentation to PDF
• 📚 Generate PDF from README files
• ✍️ Export blog posts and articles
• 📊 Create printable reports from Markdown
• 🎓 Convert study notes to PDF format

💡 Why This Project?

Most Markdown to PDF converters require Electron (100MB+ download) or have complex setups. This is a fast, free, and fun solution that brings back the nostalgia of Windows 95.

🐛 Troubleshooting

Conversion fails - Ensure your Markdown file has valid syntax

Preview doesn't open - Check if popup blocker is enabled in your browser

Server won't start - Make sure port 3000 is not already in use

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Made with ❤️ and nostalgia