PDF to Markdown Converter
Convert any text-based PDF into clean, LLM-ready Markdown — instantly, for free, and without your file ever leaving your device.
Drop a PDF here, or click to choose
Converted right here in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
Why this converter
Files never leave your browser
Conversion runs locally with PDF.js. Nothing is uploaded — ideal for contracts, research and private docs.
Instant, no sign-up
No account, no install, no waiting in a queue. Drop a PDF and get Markdown in seconds.
Keeps structure
Detects headings from font size, reconstructs lists and tables, preserves bold and code.
LLM-ready output
Clean, token-efficient Markdown that pastes straight into ChatGPT, Claude, Obsidian or Notion.
Completely free
No limits, no watermark. Built as a genuinely useful tool first.
Copy or download
Preview the rendered result, copy raw Markdown, or download a .md file.
How it works
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Drop your PDF
Drag a file in or click to choose. Parsing happens in your browser.
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We rebuild structure
Headings, lists and tables are reconstructed into clean Markdown.
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Copy or download
Grab the Markdown and paste it wherever you need it.
Want the technical detail? See how in-browser conversion works.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The entire conversion runs in your browser using PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device, so it is safe for sensitive documents.
▸Is it really free?
Yes — no account, no limits, no watermark. An optional API and advanced features are planned for later.
▸What kind of PDFs work best?
Text-based PDFs (exported from Word, Google Docs, LaTeX, web pages, etc.) convert cleanly. Scanned PDFs are images of text and need OCR, which is on our roadmap — you will see a clear notice rather than broken output.
▸Does it keep tables and headings?
Yes. Headings are inferred from font size, lists from bullet and number patterns, and tables from column alignment. You can toggle each in the options.
▸Which Markdown flavor does it output?
Standard/GitHub-flavored Markdown — headings, bold, italic, inline code, bullet and numbered lists, and pipe tables.
▸Can I use the output with ChatGPT or a RAG pipeline?
Absolutely. Markdown is more structured and token-efficient than raw PDF text, which improves prompting and retrieval quality.