Markdown file convert/export to html, png, jpeg, pdf with images

Hi folks,

Today I will share about, how we can include the images in markdown file and export to pdf, html, png and jpeg formats.

You can do this with 2 Visual Studio Code extensions

Pre-requisites

Visual Studio Code with following MarkDown Extensions

1. To place images
• VS Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yzhang.markdown-all-in-one
2. To convert the markdown to pdf, html, png and jpeg formats
• VS Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yzane.markdown-pdf

Install the above 2 Visual Studio Code extensions.

Insert an image

Create images folder and keep all your images (Optional, but easy to maintain)

Syntax: 

Usages: 

By now, your image is part of your file.

Preview your file

Open Command Palette (View -> Command Palette OR Type F1 OR Ctrl+Shift+p)

Type "Markdown: Open Preview" OR Ctrl+Shift+v keyboard shotcut

Export Markdown

Open Command Palette (View -> Command Palette OR Type F1 OR Ctrl+Shift+p)

Type export and select below

• markdown-pdf: Export (pdf)
• markdown-pdf: Export (html)
• markdown-pdf: Export (png)
• markdown-pdf: Export (jpeg)
• markdown-pdf: Export (all: pdf, html, png, jpeg)

Change Markdown conversion settings

1. Select File > Preferences > UserSettings or Workspace Settings
2. Find markdown-pdf settings in the Default Settings
3. Copy markdown-pdf.* settings
4. Paste to the settings.json, and change the value

Hope this blog is useful to insert images in your markdown file and export to supported formats.

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E Aadhaar password for mail copy PDF received from aadhaar@uidai.gov.in

Hi friends,

I have updated my Aadhaar details from Aadhaar update center.
It is mentioned that within 72 hours, my details will be updated.

Before 72 hours of my updated application, I had received an email from aadhaar@uidai.gov.in with an attachment which is password protected.

As I was unable to find the password to open the file in the sent mail, I have googled to find the answer. I have found mulitple options. You can try the following procedure to open the file with your password.

Procedure to open the document

1. Download the file
2. Rename the file by adding .pdf extension, if missing
3. Try the following passwords
• Password length is 8 characters
• First 4 characters of your name as mentioned in Aadhaar card (All small letters)
• Next 4 characters are your year of birth which is mentioned in Aadhaar card
• Password length is 6 characters
• Pin code of your address as per Aadhaar records
• Pin code of your enrolled area where you have applied the Aadhaar card
4. For me, 8 character password (first 4 characters of my name as mentioned in Aadhaar card + year of birth) worked.

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Pandoc - Easily convery file format from one markup to another markup language

Hi Friends,

Today I come across very useful tool for easily converting/creating different markup languages.

I personally interested in converting/creating HTML, PDF via Latex, MicroSoft Word .docx files

Try Online

To try the conversion online, please click on below link
http://johnmacfarlane.net/pandoc/try
 

Procedure

1. In "from" dropdown, you can select "Markdown" and "to" dropdown, select "HTML5"
2. Type the following content

• % PSR

  PSR Header
  ==========1234
  
  PSR Sub Heading
  ---------------
  sub heading contents

3. Click on "convert" button
4. Now you will be able to see content converted into HTML5 with appropriate tags.

References

http://johnmacfarlane.net/pandoc/

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Convert/Print File in PDF

Hi all,

Today I have come across one useful thing, which is PDF Printer.

If you want to print your file(s) or convert your file(s) to PDF then you can use this method.


Ex: IRCTC Ticket, you can directly save in PDF file format.

Download Bullzip PDF Printer and install it.

While installing it will ask us to install ghostscript dependencies. Please allow it to download and finish the installation.

After successful installation, you can see the bullzip printer from printers from control panel.
While printing you can select bullzip printer to save/convert into PDF file format.

For further queries, contact psrdotcom@gmail.com

xps to pdf conversion

Hi everyone,
There are many ways to convert XPS to PDF conversion.

1. Online site http://www.xps2pdf.org/
• Browse the .xps file and click on "Convert" button.
• It will convert the file to .pdf and gives a link.
• To save the file: Right click on the link and select "Save Linked Content As"
2. By using pdf printer
•  Open the .xps file in either Internet Explorer or XPS Viewer.
• Click on Print and select any pdf printer like Ayumini PDF Converter, novaPDF Converter etc.
• Give the output file name 
3. By using third party softwares
I am googling for trusted third party softwares. If I get I will share with you all

References:
http://www.verypdf.com/artprint/xps-to-pdf.htm
http://www.xpstopdf.com/
Get the xps viewer http://www.microsoft.com/korea/whdc/xps/viewxps.mspx

Opensource SWs which I have come across today ..

Some Useful Open Source Softwares:

Ninite Easy PC Setup tool:
We can select the softwares from the list and it will download and install those softwares without our intervention in the middle like pressing Next or Continue buttons.
Link: http://ninite.com/

Sumatra PDF Viewer:
Its a slim, free and open source PDF Viewer.
Link: http://blog.kowalczyk.info/software/sumatrapdf/free-pdf-reader.html

Teracopy:
Easy to copy error out or corrupted files. We can pause and resume the file copying.
Link: http://www.codesector.com/teracopy.php