example_usage

This document provides practical examples of using MarkItDown in various scenarios.

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# MarkItDown Example Usage

This document provides practical examples of using MarkItDown in various scenarios.

## Basic Examples

### 1. Simple File Conversion

```python
from markitdown import MarkItDown

md = MarkItDown()

# Convert a PDF
result = md.convert("research_paper.pdf")
print(result.text_content)

# Convert a Word document
result = md.convert("manuscript.docx")
print(result.text_content)

# Convert a PowerPoint
result = md.convert("presentation.pptx")
print(result.text_content)
```

### 2. Save to File

```python
from markitdown import MarkItDown

md = MarkItDown()
result = md.co

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