# Convert to Markdown — Automator Quick Action

Converts files to Markdown via pandoc directly from the Finder right-click menu.

## Requirements

- macOS 12+
- [pandoc](https://pandoc.org/installing.html): `brew install pandoc`

## Installation

1. Copy `ConvertToMarkdown.workflow` to `~/Library/Services/`
2. Refresh services: `/System/Library/CoreServices/pbs -update`

Or in one command:

```bash
cp -r ConvertToMarkdown.workflow ~/Library/Services/
/System/Library/CoreServices/pbs -update
```

## Usage

Right-click any supported file in Finder → **Services → Convert to Markdown**

The output `.md` file is saved in the same folder as the original.

## Supported formats

`.docx` `.odt` `.pptx` `.xlsx` `.epub` `.html` `.rtf` `.tex` `.rst` `.org` `.csv` `.tsv` `.json` `.xml` `.ipynb` `.fb2` `.adoc` `.textile` `.typ` and more.

> `.doc` (old Word format) is **not supported** by pandoc. Save as `.docx` first.

## If the menu item doesn't appear

- Check **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Extensions → Finder** — make sure the action is enabled
- Or go to **System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → Services**