FAQ

Can scanned PDFs be converted to text?

This tool does not run OCR. If the output is sparse, use PDF OCR first and convert again.

Why does external image mode download a ZIP?

Markdown uses relative image paths, so the .md file and image folder must travel together.

Are tables preserved?

The converter outputs GitHub Flavored Markdown tables where possible. Complex layouts may need manual cleanup.

PDF to Markdown

Convert PDFs into Markdown for AI, knowledge bases, and writing tools.

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Upload a PDF and export headings, paragraphs, tables, and image references as Markdown.

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Single file max 500MB

Image handling

External image folder (ZIP, recommended)Embed base64 images (single .md)Omit images with placeholders

Insert page dividers

Free online PDF to Markdown converter. Preserve headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and image references with external images, embedded base64 images, or image placeholders.

Features

Structured Markdown
Keep headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables in editor-friendly Markdown.
Flexible image modes
Download a ZIP with relative images, embed base64 images, or omit images.
Built for AI workflows
Use the output in knowledge bases, Cursor, blogs, or LLM context.

How to use

1
Upload a PDF
Choose one PDF file up to 500MB.
2
Choose image mode
Pick external, embedded, or omitted images.
3
Download Markdown
Get a .md file or a ZIP with the image folder.

FAQ

QCan scanned PDFs be converted to text?: This tool does not run OCR. If the output is sparse, use PDF OCR first and convert again.
QWhy does external image mode download a ZIP?: Markdown uses relative image paths, so the .md file and image folder must travel together.
QAre tables preserved?: The converter outputs GitHub Flavored Markdown tables where possible. Complex layouts may need manual cleanup.

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