PDF to Markdown
Convert PDF documents into clean, structured GitHub Flavored Markdown.
Drop your PDF here to convert to Markdown
Reconstructs headings, lists, bold/italic styles, and paragraphs locally.
No file size limit imposed by server • Processed locally in your browserMarkdown Reconstruction Notice:
Headings, lists, and paragraph flows are reconstructed directly from vector positioning and relative font sizing. Multi-column documents or complex graphical callouts may require minor formatting touch-ups.
Your PDF is processed locally in your browser.
PDFSimplify processes documents on your device using client-side WebAssembly and Web Workers. No document data is transmitted to our servers or external cloud services during processing.
How PDF to Markdown Works in Your Browser
Extracts positional text spans locally in your browser using Mozilla PDF.js, reconstructs reading order, and evaluates relative font sizing to determine semantic heading levels, paragraphs, and list items into standard Markdown syntax.
Why client-side processing is more private:
Unlike conventional online converters, your documents never traverse external networks to third-party processing servers. Everything happens inside your local machine’s memory.
How to Use PDF to Markdown
Select PDF
Choose your document for Markdown conversion.
Preview & Copy
Review the generated Markdown syntax directly in the browser.
Download .md
Save the markdown file to your device.
Key Features
Helpful Tips
- •Ideal for importing documentation into Obsidian, Notion, GitHub, or LLM knowledge bases.
Troubleshooting & Notes
- •Scanned documents without digital text layers will yield minimal text. Run through OCR PDF first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will images and diagrams be converted to Markdown?↓
Markdown represents text structure. Use our Extract Images tool to download embedded raster images alongside your Markdown notes.
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