Convert PDF to Markdown
Convert PDF files to clean Markdown in your browser. Extract selectable text, tables, and document structure without uploading the file.
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Files are processed locally in your browser.
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PDF conversion works best with selectable text PDFs.
- No OCR for scanned or image-only PDFs.
- PDF images are not extracted into Markdown.
- Tables convert best when the PDF is tagged or structured.
- Complex multi-column layouts may need cleanup after conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How to convert PDF to Markdown
PDFs are designed to look consistent, not to be easy to edit. Converting a PDF to Markdown gives you plain text that you can revise, search, version, or use as structured context for an AI tool.
What this converter does
- Keeps files local: JavaScript reads and converts each PDF in your browser.
- Shows the result before download: Review and edit the generated Markdown beside a live preview.
- Handles batches: Convert several PDFs and download the results together in a ZIP file.
- Preserves useful structure: Headings, lists, and supported tables become easier for people and software to read.
Limitations to keep in mind
PDF is a visual format, not a semantic one. This converter extracts the selectable text layer from the PDF. It does not perform OCR on scanned documents, does not extract embedded images, and only converts tables reliably when the PDF includes usable table structure or tags. Complex multi-column layouts may need cleanup after conversion. For best results, use text-heavy PDFs with selectable text.