PDF to Markdown Converter
Convert PDF files to clean, readable Markdown text instantly in your browser - fast, client-side processing with full privacy and no uploads.
- Extracts text from each PDF page locally
- Outputs readable Markdown with optional page headings
- Great for notes, docs, summaries, and quick conversions
How the PDF → Markdown Converter Works
PDFs often store text as positioned fragments rather than normal paragraphs. This tool reads the text layer page-by-page and groups fragments into readable lines, then outputs Markdown so you can reuse the content.
Because conversion happens locally in your browser, your PDF stays private - nothing is uploaded or stored.
- Input: Upload a .pdf file from your device.
- Extraction: Reads the text layer from each page and groups it into lines.
- Markdown output: Outputs readable Markdown you can paste into docs, notes, or wikis.
- Privacy: Runs locally in your browser - no server processing.
About This Tool
PDF to Markdown is useful when you need editable text from PDFs for documentation, knowledge bases, or AI workflows. It’s especially handy for quickly turning reports or manuals into something you can search, copy, and restructure.
If a PDF is scanned (image-only), you’ll need OCR - this tool is designed for PDFs that contain selectable text.
- Docs & wikis: Convert PDFs into Markdown for easy editing and linking.
- Notes: Turn PDFs into clean text for study or meeting notes.
- AI workflows: Copy Markdown into prompts for summarization or extraction.
FAQ
Does this PDF to Markdown converter upload my file?
No. The conversion runs locally in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded or stored.
Will the Markdown keep images and tables?
This tool focuses on text extraction. Many PDFs store layout as positioned text, so complex tables and multi-column layouts may not convert perfectly.
Why does the output sometimes look “weird”?
PDFs don’t store content like a normal document - they often store text as positioned pieces. Line breaks and spacing can vary by PDF. Try adjusting line grouping if available.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
If the PDF is just an image scan (no selectable text), a text extractor won’t find text. You’d need OCR for scanned documents.
Can it handle large PDFs?
Yes for most files, but very large PDFs can be slower depending on your device and browser memory.