microsoft / microsoft/markitdown

[FEATURE REQUEST] - add option to add images as base64 in the markdown file

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Description

The images get ignore when you turn the document into markdown, so adding image into the markdown by using the base64 would be really great.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by tracing how MarkItDown handles images during document-to-Markdown conversion, then determine where an opt-in base64 behavior belongs and how embedded image output should be validated.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
content
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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