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How to Convert a Text-Based PDF to Markdown

How to Convert a Text-Based PDF to Markdown

Before you begin

This converter extracts selectable text embedded in a PDF. It does not perform OCR and cannot reliably reconstruct columns, complex tables, footnotes, charts, or visual hierarchy. Use a trusted OCR tool first for scans and image-only PDFs.

Conversion steps

  • Confirm that you have the right to process the file.
  • Select one or more PDFs on the homepage; each file is limited to 50 MB and each session to 100 files.
  • Conversion runs locally in your browser and the converter does not upload document content to this site's server.
  • Preview the result, download files individually, or package successful results as a ZIP.

Required review

Compare the output with the source for reading order, paragraphs, headings, lists, tables, links, headers, footers, and missing characters. The output is primarily extracted plain text; do not assume that original layout or semantic structure was preserved.

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