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PDF to Markdown

Convert text-based PDFs into editable Markdown in your browser and export the document images at the same time.

Security and Privacy Commitment

All operations are completed locally in your browser—files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring your data remains absolutely secure.

Convert PDF to Markdown in 3 Steps

1

Upload PDF

Drag a file onto the page, or click to select a local PDF. Text-based PDFs are recommended.

2

Parse Locally

The browser reads the text layer and image assets, then organizes paragraphs, headings, and page separators automatically.

3

Export Results

Copy the Markdown, download the .md file, or export a ZIP package that includes the image assets.

Why use this PDF to Markdown tool?

No Upload Needed

PDF parsing, Markdown generation, and image export all happen locally in your browser.

Markdown Ready for Editing

The output is optimized for editable text, making it suitable for further cleanup, translation, or AI workflows.

Package Images Together

The tool also extracts exportable PDF images and inserts local references into the Markdown.

Warn About Scanned PDFs

If the document looks like a scanned PDF instead of a text PDF, the tool will show a clear warning that OCR is not enabled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my file be uploaded to the server?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, and the PDF file never leaves your device.
Can scanned PDFs be converted directly to Markdown?
v1 does not include OCR. For scanned PDFs, the tool shows a warning and exports a best-effort result.
Will tables be preserved exactly?
No. This version focuses on editable text output, so tables are downgraded into line-based text.
Why does the ZIP include an images folder as well as the Markdown file?
The tool packages extracted images together with document.md so you can keep using those references locally.

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