Your content stays
yours. Always.

Last updated: March 2026

Short version: MarkPDF runs entirely in your browser. Your content is never sent to our servers, never stored, never shared. The only thing that leaves your device is the raw Markdown you choose to export — and only for the fraction of a second it takes to generate your PDF.

1. How MarkPDF works

MarkPDF is a client-side web application. The editor, the live preview, the theme rendering, and the export counter all run locally in your browser. Nothing you type is transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly trigger a PDF export.

2. What we store — nothing on our end

We do not maintain any database of user content. We do not have accounts. We have no way to identify you. The only persistent data MarkPDF uses is stored locally on your own device, in your browser's localStorage:

Export counter — tracks how many PDFs you have generated this calendar month (free tier limit: 3). Resets automatically on the 1st of each month. Key: markpdf_usage
License key — if you purchase a Pro or Lifetime plan, your Lemon Squeezy license key is stored locally so you are not prompted again. Key: markpdf_license

You can inspect, clear, or delete this data at any time via your browser's developer tools (Application → Local Storage). Clearing your browser data removes it completely.

3. PDF export — transient server processing

When you click Export PDF, your Markdown content is sent over HTTPS to our export API, which runs a headless browser (Chromium) to render and generate the PDF file. This process takes a few seconds. Your content is not logged, not stored, and not retained in any form after the PDF is returned to your browser. The server instance processes the request and immediately discards all associated data.

4. License key validation

When you activate a Pro license, your key is validated against the Lemon Squeezy API (our payment processor). Only the key itself is transmitted — no other personal data. Lemon Squeezy's own privacy policy governs how they handle purchase data.

5. No cookies, no analytics, no tracking

MarkPDF does not use cookies. We do not run any analytics scripts (no Google Analytics, no Mixpanel, no pixel trackers). We do not collect IP addresses, usage patterns, or behavioral data.

6. Content responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you write and export. Do not use MarkPDF to generate documents that infringe on intellectual property rights or violate applicable law. Since we never see your content, enforcement of this clause relies entirely on your good faith.

7. Service availability

MarkPDF is provided as-is. We make no uptime guarantees. The free tier may change in the future — existing users will be given reasonable notice.

8. Changes to these terms

If we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of MarkPDF after changes constitutes acceptance.

Questions? Reach out at hello@markpdf.app

Your content staysyours. Always.