Are images included?
No. Only text is converted to Markdown. Images in the PDF are ignored.
PDF to Markdown
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.
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 after processing.
- No registration required
- Files deleted after conversion
- Max 10MB per file
- Free to use
How PDF to Markdown works
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 after processing. Need plain text instead? Use PDF to Plain Text. For Word output, try PDF to Word.
When should you use PDF to Markdown?
- 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
Supported formats
Input formats: PDF only. Digital PDFs with selectable text. Max 10MB. No OCR—scanned PDFs not supported.
Output formats: Markdown (.md). Best-effort headings, lists, tables. No images.
Common problems & fixes
- No images in output: Images in the PDF are not included. Only text is converted to Markdown.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 deleted automatically 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.
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