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PDF to Markdown

Convert PDF files to Markdown format. Extracts text with heading detection and bold formatting.

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Extract Markdown from PDF documents

Perfect for developers and technical writers. Convert PDF documents into clean Markdown with automatic heading detection - ready for GitHub, documentation sites, or any Markdown editor.

  • Smart heading detection - automatically identifies H1, H2, H3 by font size
  • Bold text preserved - detects bold fonts and wraps in ** markers
  • Page separators - clear horizontal rules between pages
  • Privacy-first - your PDF is processed in memory and deleted instantly

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it detect headings?
Yes, the tool analyzes font sizes and weight to automatically detect headings (H1, H2, H3) and bold text in the PDF.
Can I use this for documentation?
Absolutely. The Markdown output is perfect for importing into GitHub, GitLab, Notion, or any documentation platform.
Does it handle multi-page PDFs?
Yes, each page is separated by a horizontal rule (---) in the Markdown output for clear page boundaries.
Is this tool really free?
Yes, completely free with no hidden fees, no watermarks, and no sign-up required.
Are my files private and secure?
Absolutely. Every conversion runs in an isolated, in-memory process. Your files never touch the disk, are never stored or shared, and are deleted from memory the moment your download is ready.