Pandoc is a powerful document converter that transforms files between over 30 different markup and document formats. Whether you're working with markdown, Word documents, LaTeX, HTML, or ebooks, Pandoc handles the conversion seamlessly.

Key capabilities include:

Extensive format support: Convert between lightweight markup formats (Markdown, reStructuredText, AsciiDoc), HTML, ebooks (EPUB), documentation formats, Word processors (DOCX, RTF, ODT), LaTeX, XML, and many more
Advanced markdown features: Supports footnotes, tables, definition lists, superscript/subscript, strikeout, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and smart typography
Mathematical notation: Full LaTeX math support with multiple rendering options including MathJax and MathML conversion
Citation management: Automatic bibliography generation from BibTeX, CSL JSON, or YAML formats with hundreds of citation styles
Customization: Template system and filter support for tailoring output to specific needs
Developer-friendly: Available as both a command-line tool and Haskell library for integration into other applications

Pandoc is free and open-source, making it ideal for writers, researchers, developers, and anyone needing reliable document conversion across diverse formats.