PDF to Markdown

Free online PDF to Markdown converter - extract PDF content and convert to Markdown format

Tool Introduction

Free online PDF to Markdown converter - extract PDF content and convert to Markdown format

How to Use

  1. Open the PDF to Markdown tool page
  2. Enter or paste content in the input box
  3. Click the "Convert to Markdown" button
  4. View and copy/download the result

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is PDF to Markdown?

PDF to Markdown extracts PDF content and converts to Markdown format online. Input: PDF files (up to 50MB). Output: Markdown text (.md format). Processing speed < 5 seconds/10 pages, supports text, tables, images extraction.

What PDF types are supported?

Supports text-based PDF (copyable text) and scanned PDF (needs OCR). Text PDF accuracy 99%, scanned PDF accuracy 90-95% (depends on image quality). Supports PDF 1.0-2.0 versions.

Can it preserve PDF formatting?

Preserves basic formatting: heading levels (H1-H6), lists, tables, links, bold/italic. Complex layouts (multi-column, text wrapping images) may need manual adjustment. Tables convert to Markdown table syntax.

Does it support batch conversion?

Yes. Can upload multiple PDF files at once (up to 20), auto batch processing. Speed: 10 PDFs (10 pages each) < 2 minutes. Suitable for batch converting documents, papers, reports.

How are images handled?

Images in PDF are extracted and converted to Markdown image syntax (![alt](url)). Images saved as PNG format, resolution maintains original quality. Supports Base64 inline or external links.

Is data uploaded to a server?

No. Uses native browser PDF.js and JavaScript for local processing, PDF files never leave your device. Data secure, suitable for processing sensitive documents, contracts, reports.

Can I edit the converted Markdown?

Yes. Markdown is plain text format, can be opened with any text editor (VS Code, Typora, Notion). Supports export to HTML, PDF, Word and other formats.

Why is my PDF conversion poor?

Possible reasons: (1) Scanned PDF low image quality (recommend 300dpi+); (2) Complex layouts (multi-column, text wrapping); (3) Special fonts or symbols. Recommend: use text-based PDF, or OCR scan first to improve quality.

💡 Pro Tip

Tip: For large file processing, we recommend testing on a small sample first. Once satisfied, process the full content. Browser-side processing speed depends on your device performance.