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Mdpdf a 2k line C CLI to convert Markdown to tiny PDFs

Show HN: Mdpdf a 2k line C CLI to convert Markdown to tiny PDFs

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Show_hn Added Apr 9, 2026

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I have always searched for a simple tool which can convert a MD document to a well styled small PDF, just like a GitHub Readme.<p>This was inspired by TinyPDF <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=46316968">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=46316968</a><p>I also used this project to get familiar with agentic coding, which I had dreaded before.<p>mdpdf supports:<p>- using the included PDF fonts to generate tiny valid PDFs<p>- outputs as A4 or Letter depending on your locale<p>- plenty of common MD syntax: code blocks, inline code, lists, tables, and jpg and png images<p>That&#x27;s it. It covers probably most of the use cases and can help to simply convert a Markdown write-up to a PDF to share.<p>GitHub: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;schicho&#x2F;mdpdf" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;schicho&#x2F;mdpdf</a><p>A simple make call should build it for you.

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Mdpdf is a technical utility rather than a venture-scale business, providing a niche tool for generating lightweight PDFs from Markdown. It lacks a clear monetization path, a defensive moat, and the market size required to justify institutional investment.

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