PDF to Markdown
Convert text-based PDFs to editable Markdown locally in the browser, and simultaneously export image resources from the document.
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Drag a PDF here, or click to select a file
Prioritize PDFs with copyable text; images can be exported as well.
Convert PDF to Markdown in 3 Steps
Upload PDF
Drag and drop a file onto the page, or click to select a local PDF. Text-based PDFs are recommended.
Local Parsing
The browser reads the text layer and image resources, automatically organizing paragraphs, headings, and page separators.
Export Results
Copy as Markdown, download .md files, or export a ZIP package with image resources.
Why use this PDF to Markdown tool?
No File Upload Required
PDF parsing, Markdown generation, and image export are all completed locally in your browser.
Editable Markdown Output
The output prioritizes editable text, ideal for further editing, translation, or AI processing.
Images Bundled Together
Extracts exportable images from the PDF and inserts them as local references in the Markdown.
Automatic scanned document prompt
If a document appears to be a scanned copy rather than a text-based PDF, a clear warning will be displayed indicating that OCR is not enabled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will files be uploaded to the server?
Can scanned PDFs be directly converted to Markdown?
Will tables be preserved accurately?
Why does the ZIP file include an images folder besides the Markdown?
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