PDF to Markdown Converter for Text-Based PDFs
Convert one text-based PDF up to 50 MiB to editable Markdown in your browser. Review, copy, or download a UTF-8 .md file. Scanned PDFs require OCR.
Convert selectable text from one PDF up to 50 MiB into editable Markdown. Review headings, lists, tables, and paragraphs, then copy or download a UTF-8 .md file. Scanned PDFs require a separate OCR workflow. No sign-up needed.
Private PDF to Markdown text extraction
Convert one text-based PDF up to 50 MiB to editable Markdown in your browser with preview, copy, and UTF-8 .md download. No sign-up needed.
Text-layer extraction
Use selectable PDF text content when it exists instead of sending files to a server.
Editable Markdown workspace
Review headings, lists, tables, and paragraphs before copying or saving the converted Markdown.
Copy and UTF-8 .md download
Move extracted PDF text into notes, docs, AI prompts, or static-site workflows quickly.
How to convert PDF to Markdown
Follow these steps to convert one text-based PDF into editable Markdown without uploading the file. No sign-up needed.
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Upload a text-based PDF
Choose a PDF that contains selectable text when possible.
- 2
Extract text
The browser reads each page with PDF.js text content.
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Review Markdown
Check headings, lists, and paragraph breaks in the editable area.
- 4
Copy or download
Copy the result or save a UTF-8 Markdown file.
What can you do with PDF Markdown?
Move PDF text into notes
Turn selectable PDF content into Markdown for personal knowledge bases and research notes.
Prepare documentation drafts
Reuse readable PDF sections in docs, changelogs, guides, and internal knowledge bases.
Static-site workflows
Export Markdown that can be reviewed and cleaned before publishing in a CMS or static-site generator.
Frequently asked questions
Does this PDF to Markdown converter use OCR?
No. It extracts selectable text layers from PDFs. Scanned or image-only PDFs require a separate OCR tool first.
Does this work on scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs need OCR. This tool detects empty text and warns instead of creating an empty result.
Will tables and formulas be perfect?
Complex tables, formulas, and multi-column layouts may not convert perfectly, so review the editable Markdown.
Can I edit the Markdown before downloading?
Yes. The converted Markdown opens in an editable area so you can adjust headings, lists, tables, and spacing before copying or downloading.
Are extracted words sent to analytics?
No. Only anonymous start, success, and failure events are tracked. Document text is never sent.