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Convert PDF files to clean, AI-ready Markdown text. Perfect for content repurposing, documentation, and digital accessibility.

Why convert PDF to Markdown?

Markdown is the standard format for creating clean, readable content that's easy to edit and publish anywhere. Converting your PDFs to Markdown offers several advantages:

  • Make content editable and searchable
  • Preserve text formatting and structure
  • Easy integration with content management systems

Features

Our PDF to Markdown converter offers powerful features to ensure accurate content conversion:

  • Maintains text formatting and hierarchy
  • Extracts images and creates proper links
  • Preserves lists, tables, and links

How to convert PDF to Markdown

1

Upload your file

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to upload

2

Convert

Click 'Transform now' to start the conversion process

3

Download

Get your converted Markdown file instantly

More than just PDF to Markdown converter

OCR technology

Advanced OCR capabilities to handle scanned PDFs and image-based documents.

Multiple formats

Convert to HTML, plain text, or other formats. Flexible output options for your content needs.

Advanced features

Batch processing, custom formatting options, and automatic table detection.

Understanding PDF to Markdown Conversion

Converting PDFs to Markdown (PDF to MD) transforms complex documents into clean, readable plain text while preserving essential formatting and structure. This conversion process makes content more accessible, editable, and ready for modern publishing workflows. Once the conversion is complete, you'll have a versatile Markdown file that can be easily integrated into any content management system or documentation platform.

Content Structure Preservation

Advanced conversion algorithms maintain the document's hierarchical structure, converting PDF elements into their Markdown equivalents. Headings, paragraphs, lists, and emphasis are accurately mapped to Markdown syntax, ensuring the content remains well-organized and properly formatted. This preservation of structure is crucial for maintaining document readability and semantic meaning.

Table and List Processing

Complex tables and nested lists are intelligently converted to Markdown format while maintaining their structure and relationships. The converter handles various table layouts, including merged cells and headers, transforming them into clean Markdown tables. Similarly, numbered lists, bullet points, and nested hierarchies are preserved with proper indentation and formatting.

Image and Link Handling

Images within PDFs are extracted and referenced using Markdown's image syntax, complete with alt text and optional titles. The converter maintains image quality while creating appropriate file references. Hyperlinks are preserved with their original destinations and text, ensuring that interactive elements remain functional in the Markdown output.

OCR and Text Extraction

For scanned PDFs or image-based documents, advanced OCR technology extracts text accurately while maintaining formatting. The converter can recognize multiple languages, handle various fonts, and process both digital and scanned text. This ensures that even complex documents are converted into editable Markdown content without losing information.

Code Block and Technical Content

Technical documentation benefits from intelligent code block detection and formatting. The converter identifies programming code, command-line instructions, and technical syntax, preserving them in properly formatted Markdown code blocks. This is essential for technical writing, documentation, and educational content.

Metadata and Front Matter

Document metadata from the PDF, including titles, authors, and creation dates, can be preserved as YAML front matter in the Markdown output. This metadata support is particularly valuable for content management systems and static site generators that rely on front matter for page properties and SEO information.

Batch Processing and Automation

For large-scale document conversion projects, batch processing capabilities enable efficient handling of multiple PDFs. The converter maintains consistent formatting across all documents while allowing for customization of output styles and formats. This is particularly useful for content migration projects and documentation updates.

Verification and Quality Assurance

When the PDF to MD conversion is complete, our system performs automatic quality checks to ensure accuracy and formatting consistency. This includes verifying heading hierarchies, checking link integrity, and validating table structures. Users can preview the converted content before downloading, making it easy to confirm that the transformation meets their requirements.

Whether you're creating technical documentation, migrating content to a new platform, or making PDF content more accessible, converting to Markdown provides the flexibility and simplicity needed in modern content workflows. Once your PDF to MD conversion is complete, you'll have clean, structured content that's ready for immediate use. The combination of accurate text extraction, format preservation, and intelligent processing ensures your PDF content is transformed into clean, maintainable Markdown documents that meet today's digital publishing standards.

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Frequently asked questions

What file formats do you support?

We support a wide range of document formats including PDF, Word (DOC, DOCX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), HTML, and plain text files. Our system can process both text and embedded images within these documents.

How does the JSON schema customization work?

Pro users can define custom JSON schemas to specify exactly how they want their data structured. You can either use our automated schema detection or provide your own schema definition. This ensures your output data matches your exact requirements.

How do you handle document storage and security?

All documents are encrypted both in transit and at rest. We maintain secure storage for your processed documents, allowing you to access them anytime. Documents are automatically deleted after 30 days unless you specify otherwise.

What's included in the API access?

Pro and Enterprise users get full API access with comprehensive documentation. You can integrate our document processing directly into your workflow, automate batch processing, and retrieve transformed documents programmatically.

How does batch processing work?

You can upload multiple documents at once through our interface or API. Our system processes them in parallel, maintaining consistent formatting across all outputs. Progress tracking and notifications are available for batch jobs.

How do you handle images in documents?

Our system automatically detects and processes images within documents. We can extract image content, generate descriptive text, and include them in your markdown or JSON output in a format suitable for AI/LLM processing.

What kind of support do you offer?

All users get access to our documentation and email support. Pro users receive priority support with faster response times. Enterprise customers get dedicated support teams and custom SLAs to meet their specific needs.

Can I try before subscribing?

Yes! You can try our service with a sample document to see the quality of our markdown and JSON outputs. This helps you understand how our system handles document formatting and structure before committing to a subscription.