PDF to Markdown pulls the text out of a PDF as Markdown, keeping headings, paragraphs and bullet lists. It is ready to paste into notes apps, documentation, GitHub or an AI chat.

When to use PDF to Markdown

• Paste a PDF into ChatGPT, Claude or another AI as clean text
• Move a PDF into Obsidian, Notion or a wiki
• Edit a PDF's text in any plain text editor

How to use PDF to Markdown

1. Add a PDF.
2. Click Convert to Markdown.
3. Copy the Markdown or download the .md file.

Questions about PDF to Markdown

Is my file uploaded?

No. The file is opened and converted inside your browser, on your phone or computer. Nothing is sent to our servers.

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

Scanned pages are pictures without text. Run OCR on the PDF first, then convert it.

How are headings found?

From the text sizes: lines in bigger or bold text become headings, and the biggest size becomes the top level.

Is it safe?

Yes. PDF to Markdown works inside your browser. Your files are not uploaded anywhere, so nobody else can see them, and there are no waiting queues.

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