pdf2markdown

The fastest way to convert PDF to Markdown. Drop your files, get clean Markdown in seconds. No signup, no uploads, no waiting — everything runs instantly in your browser. Batch convert up to 50 files and download them all as a ZIP.

Drop PDF files here

or click to browse · up to 50 files · 100MB each

Files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

pdf2markdown in 3 Steps

1

Drop Your PDFs

Drag and drop one or more PDF files into the converter above, or click to browse. Supports up to 50 files at once.

2

Instant Conversion

Your files are parsed locally using PDF.js. Headings, lists, bold text, links, and structure are all detected automatically.

3

Copy or Download

Copy the Markdown to your clipboard, download individual files, or export everything as a ZIP archive.

Why pdf2markdown?

Speed

No server round-trip. Conversion happens in your browser using WebAssembly-optimized PDF.js. Most documents convert in under a second.

Privacy

Your files never leave your device. Zero server uploads, zero data retention, zero third-party access. Safe for confidential documents.

Quality

Smart detection of headings, lists, bold/italic text, and links. Produces clean, properly structured Markdown — not messy raw text.

Batch Support

Convert up to 50 PDFs at once. Download individual Markdown files or grab them all in a single ZIP archive.

Built for Developers

pdf2markdown is designed for developer workflows where Markdown is the native format. Here are common use cases:

GitHub README

Convert project specs, design docs, or legacy PDFs into README files and wiki pages for your repositories.

Documentation Sites

Import existing PDF documentation into Docusaurus, MkDocs, GitBook, or any static site generator that uses Markdown.

Static Sites

Turn PDF content into blog posts, articles, or pages for Hugo, Astro, Next.js, Jekyll, and other Markdown-powered frameworks.

Version Control

Markdown is diff-friendly. Convert PDFs to Markdown so you can track changes, review diffs, and collaborate using Git.

pdf2markdown FAQ

Is pdf2markdown really free?

Yes, completely free with no limits. There are no premium tiers, no per-file charges, and no signup required. Just open the page and start converting.

How many PDFs can I convert at once?

You can batch convert up to 50 PDF files in a single session. All files are processed in parallel in your browser, and you can download the results individually or as a ZIP archive.

Does pdf2markdown handle scanned PDFs?

pdf2markdown works best with text-based PDFs (documents created from Word, Google Docs, LaTeX, etc.). Scanned image-only PDFs require OCR, which is not currently supported.

What happens to my files after conversion?

Nothing — your files are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to any server. Once you close or refresh the page, all data is gone. There is no server-side storage or logging of any kind.

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