No images in output
Images in the PDF are not included. Only text is converted to Markdown.
Free PDF to Markdown Converter
Convert PDFs to Markdown for docs, READMEs, and developer workflows. Best-effort conversion: headings, lists, tables. No images. Works with digital PDFs only. Max 10MB. No sign-up required.
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We extract text from your PDF and convert it to Markdown (headings, lists, tables). Best-effort layout; no images. Digital PDFs only, max 10MB. Your file is deleted immediately after processing.
- No registration required
- Files deleted immediately after processing
- Max 10MB per file
- Free to use
Your files are automatically deleted immediately after processing. No manual cleanup is required.
How to Convert PDF to Markdown
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Upload a digital PDF with selectable text (max 10MB).
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Click Convert to Markdown. Headings, lists, and tables are detected.
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Output is best-effort Markdown for docs and READMEs.
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Download the .md file. Your file is not stored.
What this tool does
Upload a digital PDF (max 10MB) with selectable text and click Convert to Markdown. We extract text and use heuristics to detect headings (# ## ###), lists (- *), and tables (|). The output is best-effort—complex layouts may need manual editing. We do not include images. Suited for articles, documentation, or reports. Your file is deleted immediately after processing. Need plain text instead? Use PDF to Plain Text. For Word output, try PDF to Word.
If the output is not what you expected, try a cleaner source file, then run the conversion again.
When to use this vs other tools
- When you need Markdown for docs, READMEs, or developer workflows
- When converting articles or documentation from PDF to editable text format
- When you want structured text (headings, lists, tables) without images
- When the target is GitHub, static site generators, or Markdown editors
- When you have digital PDFs (not scanned) with clear text structure
Common problems and fixes
Scanned PDF not working
This tool requires digital PDFs with embedded text. Use Image to Text (OCR) for scanned documents.
Layout or tables wrong
Conversion is approximate. Proofread and fix headings, lists, and tables manually.
FAQ
Are images included?
No. Only text is converted to Markdown. Images in the PDF are ignored.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
No. This tool requires digital PDFs with embedded text. Scanned or image-based PDFs are not supported.
What does best-effort mean?
We try to detect headings (# ## ###), lists (- *), and tables (|). The conversion is approximate. Complex layouts may need manual fixes.
Is my file stored?
No. Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after processing.
Can I use the output in GitHub or Notion?
Yes. The output is standard Markdown and works in GitHub, Notion, static site generators, and most Markdown editors.
Real-world use case
Great for converting documentation PDFs into editable Markdown for blogs, wikis, and knowledge bases.
Manual vs tool
Manual reformatting into Markdown is slower, especially for long documents.
Practical tips
- Review heading levels and list nesting first.
- Re-check table formatting in Markdown preview.
Limitations
Markdown output is heuristic and may need cleanup for complex source layouts.
Edge cases
- Complex tables and nested layouts may need hand-fixes.
- Scanned PDFs need OCR before good Markdown output.
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