Show HN: Offline macOS app to convert Markdown documents

docflex.app

5 points by dbvit a day ago

Hi HN,

I've just launched DocFlex, an offline macOS app that converts Markdown documents into over 30 formats like PDF, HTML, EPUB, LaTeX, and more.

Why I built it:

As someone who frequently works with Markdown, I found it cumbersome to convert documents into different formats, especially when dealing with multiple files. Online converters weren't ideal due to privacy concerns and the need for an internet connection. So, I created DocFlex to make the process seamless and entirely offline.

Key Features:

100% Offline: All conversions happen locally on your machine. Your documents are never sent to any servers. Batch Conversion: Convert multiple Markdown documents at once. 30+ Formats Supported: Export to PDF, HTML, EPUB, LaTeX, JSON, and many more. Native macOS App: Lightweight and focused solely on conversion without any unnecessary bloat (only installs basicTeX and pandoc). Download:

You can download it here: https://docflex.app/

I'd love to get your feedback and answer any questions you might have!

miles a day ago

Can you please share what advantages this might have over pandoc?

  • dbvit 21 hours ago

    This is essentially pandoc with a GUI! I find it useful for when I want to do bulk convert. I also plan to add new features such as folder monitoring and template editing.

    • jj2 20 hours ago

      But Pandoc is GPL

      • dbvit 20 hours ago

        Thanks for raising your concern! The user is the one installing Pandoc. It's not distributed with the app.