PDF to MD Converter

Convert PDF to MD in your browser, with OCR for scanned pages and a preview of the extracted content. Download PDF to Markdown results for notes, documentation, or AI workflows.

186,221+
converted 186,221+ files to markdown

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How to Convert PDF to MD

Choose an extraction method that matches the PDF, then review the output before using it elsewhere.

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Select Your PDF

Choose a PDF from your device. Confirm that it opens normally and that you can access its content.

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Choose Text Extraction or OCR

Use OCR Off for digital text, Auto for mixed documents, or All pages to recognize every page image.

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Convert and Inspect

Start conversion, then compare the result with the source, especially columns, tables, names, and numbers.

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Save the Markdown

Choose Markdown document from the download menu. Edit the .md file separately if the extracted content needs corrections.

What PDF to Markdown Can Change

PDF records where content appears on a page. Reconstructing a readable text document can change the order and representation of that content.

Columns and Footnotes
Sidebars, captions, running headers, and footnotes can interrupt the expected reading order.
Scanned Pages
Image-only pages need OCR; unclear print and low-resolution scans can produce recognition errors.
Tables and Equations
Merged cells, dense tables, mathematical notation, and visual diagrams may need manual reconstruction.
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From PDF Pages to Editable Markdown

Inspect the converted content, its Markdown source, and any detected tables before saving the .md file.

Use Reviewed PDF to MD Results

Markdown makes extracted content easier to edit and reuse, while the original PDF remains the reference for layout and accuracy.

Documentation
Move reports, manuals, and specifications into editable documentation workflows.
Research Notes
Keep searchable passages alongside source details and your own annotations.
AI Input
Use checked text as input to retrieval, summarization, or agent workflows; conversion does not build a RAG system or verify source claims.

PDF to MD and PDF to Markdown FAQ

Practical answers about PDF extraction, scanned pages, Markdown structure, and downloads.