pandoc

Project Overview

Pandoc is a universal document converter that converts from one markup format to another.

Key Features

• Convert from formats including asciidoc, bibtex, commonmark, creole, csv, docbook, docx, epub, gfm, html, ipynb, jats, latex, markdown, mediawiki, and more
• Convert to docx, epub, html, latex, markdown, pdf, and many others
• Command-line tool suitable for scripting
• Usable as a Haskell library

Target Audience

• Writers and researchers needing conversion between document formats
• Developers automating document processing
• Academic publishing and content management professionals

Quick Start

1. Install via package managers: brew install pandoc (macOS), apt install pandoc (Linux)
2. Basic usage: pandoc input.md -o output.pdf
3. List all supported formats: pandoc --list-input-formats and pandoc --list-output-formats

Core Advantages

• One of the most comprehensive document conversion tools available
• Open-source, free, and battle-tested
• Can be integrated as a library into other applications
• Highly customizable with support for custom templates

System Requirements

• OS: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Architectures: x86_64, arm64
• Additional Dependencies: None (PDF output may require LaTeX)

Notes

• PDF output requires a LaTeX engine (e.g., pdflatex)
• Complex document conversion may require additional templates or filters