Document to Markdown
PDF to Markdown
Upload a text-based PDF and convert it into editable Markdown.
Formats.pdf
Converted Markdown will appear here.
Text-based PDF extraction
Best uses for PDF to Markdown
- - Extract text-based PDF reports, whitepapers, and documentation into Markdown.
- - Turn PDF text into editable notes, articles, or Word drafts.
- - Prepare selectable PDF text for AI summarization or knowledge-base cleanup.
Support and boundaries
Supported
- - Best for text-based PDFs where text can be selected and copied.
- - The goal is Markdown text structure, not PDF page reconstruction.
Limits
- - For scanned PDFs, run OCR first and upload the searchable PDF.
- - Complex columns, formulas, footnotes, and tables may require manual review.
PDF conversion example
PDF: section heading + body paragraphs + bullet list.
## Section heading
Body paragraph...
- Finding one
- Finding two
PDF to Markdown FAQ
Can it convert scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs need OCR first. Image-only PDFs may return little or no text.
Will PDF tables be preserved?
Simple tables may convert, but complex table and multi-column layouts should be checked manually.
Is it suitable for academic PDFs?
It can help if the text is selectable; formulas, footnotes, and references need extra review.