Question 1

How does PDF to Markdown extraction work?

Accepted Answer

The tool uses PDF.js to parse the PDF file entirely in your browser. It extracts text content from each page, detects headings based on font size, and formats the result as Markdown with page separators.

Question 2

Will it preserve formatting like bold and italic?

Accepted Answer

PDF text extraction captures the raw text content but may not always preserve inline formatting like bold or italic. Headings are detected by font size. Complex layouts, columns, or image-based PDFs may not convert perfectly.

Question 3

Is my PDF file uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. The entire conversion happens in your browser using PDF.js. Your PDF file never leaves your device, making it safe for sensitive or confidential documents.

Question 4

What is the maximum PDF file size?

Accepted Answer

Since processing happens in your browser, the limit depends on your device's memory. Most PDFs under 50 MB work well. Very large or image-heavy PDFs may take longer to process.

Question 5

Can it extract text from scanned PDFs?

Accepted Answer

No. This tool extracts embedded text from PDFs. Scanned PDFs that contain only images require OCR (optical character recognition), which is not supported by this tool.

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