PDF -> Markdown

Upload a PDF file and parse its content into Markdown for easy editing and publishing to blogs or documentation platforms.

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Supports common PDF documents, single file upload.
Drag PDF here or click to select file
Maximum recommended 50MB, scanned documents will be recognized via OCR.
Credits are only consumed after signing in.
Conversion Result (Markdown)
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How to Use the PDF to Markdown Tool

The conversion process is designed to be simple and intuitive—just four steps:

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Click or drag-and-drop a file into the upload area to select your PDF document.
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The system automatically runs an Inspect step to estimate page count and credit cost.
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If you have enough credits, click Convert and wait for the cloud-based parsing to complete.
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View the converted Markdown in the result area—copy or download the .md file.
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Why PDF to Markdown Matters

In today's AI-driven world, PDF to Markdown conversion is more important than ever. Traditional PDF files lock your content in a rigid format, but converting to Markdown unlocks that content for modern workflows. When you convert PDF to Markdown, your documents become editable, searchable, and ready for LLM ingestion. This bridges the gap between legacy archives and cutting-edge knowledge bases. Whether you're feeding content into a RAG pipeline or building a personal wiki, PDF to Markdown gives you structured, reusable output that plain text extraction simply can't match.

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Why Markdown Instead of Plain Text?

When you use PDF to Markdown instead of plain TXT extraction, you preserve structural information—headings, lists, and emphasis—making the output ideal for knowledge bases and AI inputs.

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Structured Headings & Lists

PDF to Markdown preserves clear headings, lists, and sections for easy organization in Obsidian, Notion, or Git repos.

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Preserved Formatting

Supports bold, italic, code blocks and more—keeping emphasis without PDF layout dependency.

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Better for AI Retrieval

The clear sections and hierarchy from PDF to Markdown make chunking and retrieval easier for RAG systems.

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Multi-Format Export

Easily re-export to HTML, PDF, or other formats for multi-platform content distribution.

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PDF to Markdown Core Capabilities

This PDF to Markdown tool isn't just copy-paste—it's specifically optimized for AI and knowledge base workflows:

🔍AI OCR for Scanned Docs📊Preserves Paragraphs & Lists🌍English & Chinese Support💎Per-Page Pricing🤖LLM / RAG Ready☁️Cloud Processing
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Common Use Cases

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Reading & Note-Taking

Use PDF to Markdown to convert papers and reports for highlighting, annotating, and summarizing in your note app.

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Knowledge Base Building

Convert product docs, guides, and sales materials with PDF to Markdown for enterprise wikis.

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LLM / RAG Data Prep

PDF to Markdown prepares structured text for vector databases and AI assistants instead of messy raw files.

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Content Repurposing

Use PDF to Markdown to transform old ebooks or training materials into articles and social media content.

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PDF to Markdown Credits & Pricing

  • Every account receives a daily allocation of free credits for PDF to Markdown conversions.
  • The Inspect step doesn't consume credits—it only shows the estimated cost and your remaining balance.
  • Credits are deducted only after a successful conversion, based on the actual page count processed.

Need more credits? Purchase a one-time credit pack or subscribe to a plan. View Pricing Details →

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Best Practices & Current Limitations

✅For best PDF to Markdown results, use native digital PDFs whenever possible—they yield much better output than photo-generated PDFs.
✅Higher quality scans lead to better OCR accuracy, producing cleaner PDF to Markdown output.
⚠️Complex multi-column tables, formulas, and special layouts may require manual cleanup after conversion.
⚠️For very large PDFs, consider splitting them into smaller files for better control over credit usage and quality.
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PDF to Markdown vs Other Formats

Why choose PDF to Markdown over PDF to TXT or PDF to HTML? Plain text extraction loses all formatting, while HTML adds excessive markup. PDF to Markdown strikes the perfect balance—preserving headings, lists, and emphasis without clutter. When your goal is to prepare content for LLMs or knowledge bases, PDF to Markdown delivers clean, structured output that's immediately usable. For AI-ready workflows, PDF to Markdown remains the most efficient choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What languages are supported?

    Currently optimized for English and Chinese documents. Other languages may also work well with clear text.

  • What if Inspect shows insufficient credits?

    This means the estimated cost exceeds your available credits. Try a smaller file or visit the Pricing page to purchase more credits.

  • Is my PDF to Markdown output saved automatically?

    No, results are not stored long-term. The content is cleared when you refresh or close the tab, so be sure to copy or download promptly.

  • Is PDF to Markdown conversion accurate?

    Our PDF to Markdown engine uses AI OCR optimized for both digital and scanned documents. Accuracy depends on source quality, but most well-formatted PDFs yield clean Markdown.

  • Can I batch convert multiple PDFs to Markdown?

    Currently, PDF to Markdown works one file at a time. Batch processing features are on our roadmap for future releases.

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Related Tools & Next Steps

After using PDF to Markdown, continue with other tools on the All PDF Tools platform:

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Markdown to PDF

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Whether it's papers, reports, or scanned documents, PDF to Markdown quickly produces clean output—ready for your knowledge base and AI applications.

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