PDF to Markdown Converter
Extract text, headings, and structure from PDF into clean Markdown (.md) documents.
Select PDF file to extract Markdown
Drop your PDF here to parse and export into formatted Markdown syntax
How to use PDF to Markdown in 3 easy steps
No software installation required. 100% free and runs smoothly on mobile, tablet, or desktop.
1. Select PDF File
Upload the PDF document you want to extract text from.
2. Parse Structure
Our browser parser reads headings, paragraphs, and page divisions.
3. Copy or Download .MD
Copy to your clipboard or download your `.md` document ready for GitHub, Obsidian, or Notion.
Guaranteed Document Confidentiality
Your files stay on your machine. Client-side tools do not send your files to our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PDF to Markdown on HoudiniPDF.
Is this tool compatible with Obsidian and Notion?
Yes, the exported Markdown conforms to standard CommonMark syntax and imports seamlessly into Obsidian, Notion, Bear, and Logseq.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
For scanned PDFs where text is embedded in images, use our "OCR PDF" tool instead.
Are any files uploaded to a remote server?
No. The entire text extraction pipeline runs client-side.
Can I edit the markdown before downloading?
Yes! The result box is fully editable so you can tweak headings or paragraphs directly.
Is there a page limit?
No. Large books and research papers can be converted easily.
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