PDF to Markdown Converter
Convert PDF to Markdown with a heading per page, then copy it or download a .md file.
Add a PDF to convert: drop PDFs here or click to browse
PDFs are read on your device and never uploaded.
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How to convert a PDF to Markdown
- Upload a PDF that contains real text, not a scan.
- Click Convert to Markdown.
- Copy the Markdown or download the .md file.
Tips
- If you can't select text in the PDF, it's a scan and has no text to extract without OCR.
- Multi-column layouts can come out in an odd order. Compare the output with the original.
- For plain text with no formatting, use the PDF to TXT converter.
FAQ
Will the Markdown match the PDF's formatting?
You get the text with page headings. Columns, fonts and layout tables don't survive text extraction in any tool.
Why did my PDF produce empty output?
The pages are scanned images with no embedded text. Use OCR software.
Can I convert part of a document?
Remove unneeded pages first with the page editor, then convert the trimmed copy.
Is the document's text sent anywhere during extraction?
No. Extraction runs in your browser.
Guides
- Why Is It So Hard to Edit a PDF?How PDF text is stored, why font subsetting affects edits, and workable methods for changing a PDF.
- How Local Browser Editing Handles Your FilesHow client-side file editing works, how to verify local processing, and what page data is still shared.