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PDF to Markdown (pdf to md) — Browser-Only Text Extract

Extract text from a PDF in your browser, edit it, and save as .md. Files are not uploaded to our servers (the PDF.js worker may load from a CDN).

Drop a .pdf below or use the button to start extraction.

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All processing is done in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to any server.

Drop a .pdf file here or choose one with the button

Max 10MB

Features

Good fits

Extract text from a PDF in your browser, edit it, and save as .md. Files are not uploaded to our servers (the PDF.js worker may load from a CDN).

  • Quickly grab **copyable text** from an existing PDF

    Quickly grab **copyable text** from an existing PDF

  • Want a **.md** workflow without sending files to a server

    Want a **.md** workflow without sending files to a server

  • Lecture or paper PDFs as a **starting draft** for quotes or notes

    Lecture or paper PDFs as a **starting draft** for quotes or notes

  • Turning a shared PDF into **editable text** before heavier editing

    Turning a shared PDF into **editable text** before heavier editing

How it works

How to use

  1. In the conversion bar, choose From: PDF → To: Markdown
  2. Drop a .pdf file or pick one with the file button
  3. Tidy the text in Preview / Edit (add `#` headings, lists, etc.)
  4. Click Download Markdown to save a .md file

Tips & use cases

When results look wrong

  • Scanned PDFs need OCR (not supported here)
  • Multi-column layouts may shuffle line order
  • Extracted text is not auto-converted to Markdown syntax—add it yourself
  • Always review important content before publishing

Ready to extract text from a PDF?

Drop a .pdf in the editor, tidy the text, then download Markdown—processing stays in your browser.

Open PDF to Markdown

Free · Runs in your browser · Your file stays on your device

FAQ

Is anything uploaded to your server?
PDF parsing runs locally in your browser. We do not upload your document body to convert it (see the Privacy Policy for details).
Will headings and tables become Markdown?
Usually you get **text only**. Add headings, tables, and code fences manually in the editor.
Does Japanese text work?
Embedded Japanese text generally extracts fine, but results depend on how the PDF was produced.
Can I export HTML or PDF afterward?
Yes—switch to **Markdown to HTML** or **Markdown to PDF** on this site after editing.