Convert Jupyter Notebooks (.ipynb) to Markdown
.ipynb notebooks to Markdown with code cells wrapped in fenced code blocks and Markdown cells passed through as-is. It runs on pure JavaScript — no Python, no server, no nbconvert install.Processing happens 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to convert a Jupyter Notebook to Markdown
- Drop your .ipynb file onto the dropzone.
- The notebook JSON is parsed natively with JSON.parse in your browser.
- Markdown cells are emitted directly; code cells become fenced ``` blocks with the correct language.
- Optionally include cell outputs, then copy or download the .md file.
Jupyter to Markdown — FAQ
Does this use nbconvert or a Python backend?
No. Unlike server-based converters, MarkdownForge parses the .ipynb (which is just JSON) with a custom JavaScript loop. There is no Python runtime and nothing is uploaded — it works fully offline in your browser.
Are code cells kept as code blocks?
Yes. Each code cell is wrapped in a fenced code block annotated with the notebook's language (e.g. ```python), preserving syntax highlighting when the Markdown is rendered.
Can I include cell outputs?
You can choose to include text/plain and stream outputs beneath each code cell. Rich outputs like images are referenced or embedded where possible; interactive widgets are omitted since Markdown is static.
Which notebook format versions are supported?
The converter supports the nbformat v4 structure used by modern JupyterLab and Jupyter Notebook. Older notebooks can be upgraded by opening and re-saving them in Jupyter.