PDF to Markdown Converter

Summary

Upload a PDF and get a structured Markdown document with headings, lists, and page breaks — processed entirely in your browser.

How it works

1. Click the upload area or drag a PDF onto it.
2. PDF.js reads and parses the PDF locally in your browser.
3. Text items are grouped by vertical position to reconstruct lines.
4. Heuristics detect headings, ordered lists, bullet lists, and body paragraphs.
5. Each page is separated with a Markdown horizontal rule (---) and page label.
6. Copy the Markdown or click Download MD to save the .md file.

Use cases

• Converting PDF documentation into Markdown for static site generators like Jekyll or Hugo.
• Preparing PDF content for pasting into GitHub README files or wikis.
• Turning PDF reports into editable Markdown for further formatting.
• Extracting structured content from PDFs for AI chatbots or writing tools.
• Converting academic papers to Markdown for annotation or note-taking apps.
• Archiving PDF content in a lightweight, future-proof Markdown format.

Frequently Asked Questions