PDF to Markdown
Extract text with basic structure (headings, paragraphs and bullet lists) as a .md file.
Runs in your browser. Files aren’t uploaded.
Choose a PDF
Drop a PDF here, or choose from your device.
How to use PDF to Markdown
- 1Choose a PDF.
- 2Select Convert to Markdown.
- 3Check the preview, then download the .md file or copy it.
Good to know
- Headings are detected from larger font sizes, and lists from bullet characters and numbers.
- Tables, columns, images and links aren’t converted.
- Scanned PDFs need OCR PDF first.
Supported files
- Input
- PDF, up to 150 MB
- Output
- A Markdown (.md) file
Processing happens on your device, so very large files depend on its memory. Free, with no sign-up or watermark.
What people use it for
- Move document text into a wiki, README or notes app
- Prepare PDF content for a static site or docs
PDF to Markdown questions
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Lines in a larger font than the body text become headings, and lines starting with bullets or numbers become lists.
No. Tables, columns, images and links aren’t converted to Markdown; their text comes through as paragraphs where it can be read.