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Turn a report or handout into a working document. Edit a paragraph, add a note, or rearrange sections without working around a fixed page layout.
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Convert PDF to Markdown.Put your words to work.
Take the text out of a PDF and into your next project. Create editable Markdown for your notes, documentation, and AI workflows.
New to Markdown? Start here- Upload a file or paste a PDF link
- Preview, copy, or download the result
PDF to Markdown
Start with your document. Leave with text you can edit and reuse.
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Open PDF converter One PDF · Up to 10 MB · 50 pages
Best for PDFs with selectable text.
A simpler way to work with text
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a plain text format that uses a few simple symbols to organize your writing. A # makes a heading, a dash starts a list, and ** adds emphasis.
The file ends in .md. It stays readable in a text editor and becomes a formatted document in apps that support Markdown. Your words stay easy to copy, edit, and move.
Simple text. Useful structure. No special editor required.
Markdown
# Reading notes
## Key ideas
- Keep the useful parts
- Add **your own thoughts**Rendered preview
Reading notes
Key ideas
- Keep the useful parts
- Add your own thoughts
More possibilities for your documents
Why convert a PDF to Markdown?
A PDF is useful for sharing a finished page. When you want to work with its contents, Markdown gives you a flexible starting point.
Build a library you can reuse
Keep research, study material, and reference documents in plain text. Search your notes, connect related ideas, and move them between tools that support Markdown.
Reading material → a knowledge basePrepare context for AI tools
Review the extracted text, remove sections you do not need, and copy relevant material into an AI assistant. You can see exactly which text you are sharing.
Source documents → reusable contextFrom document to editable text
Your first conversion, in three steps.
Upload, review, and save from one browser window. No software to install.
Choose your PDF
Open the converter and upload a file, or select PDF link and paste a direct, public PDF URL. Start with a PDF that has selectable text.
Convert and review
Select Convert to Markdown. Switch between Preview and Markdown to check the text, headings, and reading order. Review any conversion warnings.
Take the text with you
Copy the Markdown or download a .md file. Save your result before leaving the page, then open it in your notes app or text editor.
A quick check before you start: try selecting a sentence in your PDF. If the page is an image, run OCR first. Review complex tables and multi-column layouts after conversion.
A little help along the way
Questions, answered.
What to expect before, during, and after your conversion.
Go to the converterWhat is Markdown, and how is it different from a PDF?
Markdown is plain text with simple formatting marks for headings, lists, links, and emphasis. A PDF preserves the appearance of a page; a Markdown file is easier to edit and reuse as text. Keep your original PDF when exact layout, images, or print formatting matter.
How do I convert a PDF to Markdown?
Open the PDF to Markdown converter, choose Upload file, and select your PDF. Click Convert to Markdown, review the Preview or Markdown tab, then use Copy or Download .md. You can also choose Try a sample PDF in the converter to see the process before using your own document.
Can I convert a PDF from a URL?
Yes. Choose PDF link in the converter and paste the direct address of a publicly accessible PDF. A webpage containing a PDF link is not the same as the PDF itself. Links that require sign-in, a CAPTCHA, or access to a private network are not supported. If a website blocks the download, save the PDF to your device and upload it instead.
Which files and sizes are supported?
The current tool supports one PDF at a time, up to 10 MB and 50 pages. PDFs with selectable text work best. Unlock password-protected documents before uploading them. Word documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and image files are not currently supported.
Can I convert scanned PDFs or photos?
This version does not include OCR, the process that recognizes text inside an image. Run OCR on a scan first, save it as a PDF with a text layer, and then convert it. Images, diagrams, and text inside images are not transcribed by this tool.
Will the original formatting and tables be preserved?
The converter focuses on readable text and basic document structure. Markdown does not reproduce PDF page design. Complex tables, multiple columns, equations, and heading levels may need editing. Review the result against the source before publishing it or adding it to a knowledge base.
Why does my result say Partial conversion?
A PDF can contain both text pages and image-only pages. The converter keeps the text it can extract and identifies pages that were not transcribed. That notice is included in the downloaded Markdown. Run OCR on the missing content and convert the document again if you need those pages.
Can I use the Markdown in a notes app or an AI assistant?
Yes. Download the .md file for an app that supports Markdown, or copy the text into your editor or AI assistant. Supported formatting and file-upload limits vary by app. The converter extracts the source text; it does not summarize, rewrite, or check the facts in your document.
How do I open a .md file?
A .md file is a text file. You can open and edit it in a text editor, or use a Markdown-compatible notes app to see formatted headings and lists. In this website, Preview shows the readable version and Markdown shows the formatting symbols. You do not need to learn Markdown syntax to run a conversion.
What happens to my PDF and converted text?
Uploaded and linked PDFs are processed temporarily and deleted when the conversion request finishes. The result is shown in your browser tab; this tool does not provide a saved document library. Download or copy your Markdown before leaving or refreshing the page.
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