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PDF to Markdown

Get the text from a PDF into an editable Markdown document for notes and drafts.

  • Free to use
  • No upload
  • No sign-up
  • Local processing

    To select every other page, enter odd (1, 3, 5…) or even (2, 4, 6…). These use file positions, not printed page labels.

    Choose a file to begin. Large documents may take longer.

    How to use PDF to Markdown

    1. Choose a PDF with selectable text.

    2. Optionally choose the pages to include.

    3. Select “Export Markdown” and wait for the ready message.

    4. Select “Download Markdown” below the status message. Open the saved file and check the result.

    Helpful tip: Page selections use positions in the file, starting at 1, rather than printed page labels. Your original file is unchanged.

    Read the full step-by-step guide →

    What to know before you start

    This is a text export with Markdown page headings. It does not infer tables, reproduce layouts, extract images or perform OCR. Multi-column documents may need manual cleanup because the stored text order can differ from the visual reading order.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can this convert scanned PDFs?

    Only text already stored in the PDF can be extracted. If a page is a scan with no text layer, the output marks it as having no selectable text. Run OCR separately first.

    Are my files uploaded to a server?

    No. Files are processed in your browser on your device. There is no account to create and no server upload step.

    Can I use password-protected PDFs?

    Password-protected PDFs are not supported. Use an unprotected copy that you are authorized to edit. Editing a digitally signed PDF can invalidate its signature.

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    Save just the pages you need from a report, manual or presentation.

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