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PDF to Markdown Converter
Choose a text-based PDF to extract its selectable text into a Markdown file with a heading for each page.
About this tool
PDF to Markdown Converter made simple.
This text-first conversion runs in your browser and does not upload the PDF. Scanned pages must be processed with OCR first. It preserves page boundaries but not the original layout, columns, tables or images; review the Markdown before using it.
Common questions
About PDF to Markdown Converter.
How can I convert a PDF to Markdown?
Choose a text-based PDF and convert it. The tool extracts selectable text and separates pages with Markdown headings.
Does PDF to Markdown preserve the original layout or tables?
No. It extracts text, not the original design, columns, tables or images. Scanned PDFs need OCR first, and you should review the result.
Is my PDF uploaded to convert it?
No. Text extraction runs locally in your browser. The tool supports PDFs up to 50 MB and 300 pages; memory and browser performance can impose lower practical limits.