PDF to Markdown converter
Extract the text of a text-based PDF as Markdown paragraphs.
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Converted on our server without AI. The result is not stored.
Free with daily limits. No AI is used.
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What does PDF to Markdown converter do?
Extract the text of a PDF as Markdown. The PDF must contain real text, as scanned pages are not read with OCR, and the limits are 50 pages and 250,000 extracted characters.
How to use this tool
- 01
Choose a text-based PDF of up to 2 MB and 50 pages.
- 02
Complete the verification and choose Convert to Markdown.
- 03
Review the Markdown, then copy or download it.
Example inputs
Use this example as a starting point, then replace it with your own details.
- Example document
- A 12-page text-based PDF guide exported from a word processor
- Example result
- Markdown paragraphs and simple lists in reading order
Limits and what to check
The file is uploaded for conversion (2 MB maximum), scanned for viruses and not stored once the conversion finishes. The output is paragraphs and page breaks only. Headings and tables are not reconstructed, so expect to tidy the result by hand.
Server requests require verification and are subject to usage limits. This tool does not use an AI model. Review the output before using it.
Frequently asked questions
Using the tool
Q1Will my PDF layout be kept?
No. PDF text becomes paragraphs and simple lists. Headings, columns and tables are not reconstructed, and scanned PDFs are not supported.
Q2Is my PDF stored after conversion?
No. It is scanned for viruses, converted on our server and not stored. The Markdown is returned to your browser only.
Q3What are the PDF limits?
Text-based PDFs of up to 2 MB, 50 pages and 250,000 extracted characters. Scanned PDFs have no text to extract.
Q4Does the PDF converter use AI or OCR?
Neither. It extracts the text layer with fixed rules, so expect to tidy headings and tables by hand.
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