Readable text
Extract selectable text without running unnecessary OCR.
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Convert PDF to Markdown
Upload a PDF and turn it into clean, usable Markdown.
Browser-based converter
Your PDF stays on your device
Drop your PDF here
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One PDF · Up to 15 MB and 30 pages✓ No account✓ Files stay private✓ Copy or download
Built for usable output
What gets converted
The converter reads the structure it can reliably identify and formats it as straightforward Markdown—ready for docs, notes, repositories, and AI workflows.
Headings & paragraphs
Use text size and spacing to recover basic hierarchy.
Lists
Keep common bullet and numbered list patterns readable.
Common tables
Turn simple aligned rows and columns into Markdown tables.
Scanned text
Attempt OCR when a page has little or no embedded text.
Portable output
Preview, copy, or download a plain .md file.
Three simple steps
From PDF to Markdown in one page
Upload PDF
Choose one PDF within the current file and page limits.
Convert to Markdown
Text is extracted locally; scanned pages are sent through OCR.
Copy or download
Review the Markdown, copy it, or save it as an .md file.
Scanned PDF support
No selectable text? We'll try OCR.
When a page contains little or no embedded text, the converter renders that page and attempts English OCR in your browser. Clear, high-resolution scans work best.
OCR output can contain recognition errors, especially with handwriting, low contrast, unusual fonts, or skewed pages.
Honest limitations
Markdown captures meaning, not every pixel
PDF is a visual format, so conversion is necessarily an interpretation. You may need to tidy the result when a document contains:
- Complex or nested tables
- Multi-column or unusual layouts
- Low-quality or handwritten scans
- Decorative text and unusual reading order
Common questions
PDF to Markdown FAQ
How do I convert a PDF to Markdown?+
Upload one PDF at the top of this page. Conversion starts immediately. When it finishes, preview the Markdown and copy or download it.
Can scanned PDFs be converted to Markdown?+
Yes. Pages without enough embedded text are rendered and passed through English OCR in your browser. OCR quality depends on scan quality.
Are headings and lists preserved?+
The converter uses text size, spacing, and common list markers to recover basic headings, paragraphs, and lists when the PDF exposes enough structure.
Are PDF tables converted to Markdown?+
Simple tables with clearly aligned rows and columns may become Markdown tables. Complex, merged, or visually unusual tables may need manual cleanup.
Are uploaded PDFs stored?+
No. Conversion runs on your device. The PDF is not uploaded to or permanently stored on our servers.
Can I copy the result instead of downloading it?+
Yes. After conversion, use Copy Markdown or download the same result as an .md file.