PDF to Markdown
Extract clean, structured Markdown from PDF files. Intelligent detection of headings, lists, and code blocks. Perfect for documentation and developers.
Upload PDF File
About This Tool
PDF to Markdown is the ultimate tool for developers and technical writers. It goes beyond simple text extraction by attempting to semantically understand the PDF. The tool identifies hierarchical headings (H1-H6), bulleted and numbered lists, and code snippets, converting them into clean Markdown syntax.
This is perfect for migrating legacy PDF documentation into version-controlled systems like GitHub, or for feeding clean text into AI models and static site generators. It strips away the visual "noise" of a PDF to leave you with pure, portable content.
Developer-Grade Privacy: All text parsing is done locally using JavaScript. Your technical specs and private notes never touch our servers.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.
Configure Parsing
Select page ranges and choose how to handle line breaks and page numbers.
Download .md
Get your structured Markdown file instantly.
Use Cases
Documentation Migration
Convert old PDF manuals into Markdown for hosting on sites like ReadTheDocs.
AI Training Prep
Clean PDF data into structured Markdown for better LLM ingestion.
Personal Knowledge Base
Clip content from academic PDFs for Obsidian, Notion, or Roam Research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it detect headings?
The tool analyzes font weights and sizes relative to the body text to distinguish between H1, H2, and normal paragraphs.
What happens to images?
Markdown is a text-only format. The tool will insert image placeholders or attempt to extract images as separate files depending on your settings.
Does it support tables?
Yes, it attempts to convert PDF tables into GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) table syntax.