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PDF to Markdown Converter

Extract selectable PDF text into structured Markdown with headings, tables, list items, and bold/italic formatting.

Markdown to PDF

Drop a PDF here

Text-based PDFs up to 100 MB. Your file remains on this device.

Max file size: 100MB

Structural Markdown

Converts font sizes into real Markdown headings (# H1, ## H2, ### H3).

GFM Tables & Formatting

Rebuilds PDF tables as GFM pipe tables and preserves bold/italic styles.

Scans Handled Honestly

If there is no text layer, we direct you to PDF OCR instead of creating empty files.

How PDF to Markdown works

  1. 1. Open a text-based PDF. Drop your file and text is automatically parsed in your browser.
  2. 2. Reconstruct structure. Text sizes become Markdown headings, tables turn into GFM pipe tables, and font styles become bold/italic markdown.
  3. 3. Export Markdown. Preview the rendered document, copy the Markdown, or download a UTF-8 .md file.

PDF to Markdown FAQ

How do I convert a PDF to Markdown?

Upload a text-based PDF, review the extracted Markdown, then copy it or download a .md file. The converter adds a document title and optional page headings to keep the result easy to navigate.

Does PDF to Markdown preserve the original PDF design?

PDF is a fixed-layout format, so this tool focuses on recoverable text in reading order. It creates clean Markdown rather than reproducing the original visual layout exactly.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to Markdown?

Scanned PDFs need OCR first because they do not contain a selectable text layer. If no text can be extracted, the tool links you to the private PDF OCR tool.

Is PDF to Markdown private?

Yes. PDF parsing and Markdown generation happen locally in your browser. Your document is never uploaded or stored by TryDocsy.