PDF to Markdown
Upload a PDF file and extract its text content as Markdown. Headings are detected based on font size.
Drop a PDF file here or click to upload
Accepted formats: .pdf
PDF extraction preserves text content but may lose some formatting.
Output — Markdown
How to Convert PDF to Markdown
- 1Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop a PDF file into the tool.
- 2Extract text as Markdown
The tool uses PDF.js to extract text from each page. It detects headings based on font size and formats the content as Markdown with page separators.
- 3Copy or download
Review the extracted Markdown, then copy it or download as a .md file.
Why Use Our PDF to Markdown Converter
- Pulls embedded text from documents — no OCR needed for text-based files
- Automatic heading detection based on font size analysis
- Page-by-page processing with clear separators in the output
- Runs entirely in your browser using PDF.js — your files never leave your device
- Handles most text-based documents up to 50 MB with ease
Common Use Cases
Document Migration
Transform reports, whitepapers, and technical documentation into editable, version-controlled text for modern workflows.
Content Extraction
Pull text from contracts, research papers, or manuals into a structured format for easier editing and searching.
Knowledge Base Building
Turn reference documents into portable .md files for wikis, Notion, or Obsidian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about converting PDF to Markdown.