PDF to Markdown
Convert PDF to Markdown online for free. Turn your PDF into a clean .md file with headings, bold, and italic text, ready for notes, docs, or AI tools.
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How to Convert PDF to Markdown
Need to convert a PDF to Markdown? ToolifyPDF is a free online PDF to Markdown converter that extracts the text of your PDF into a clean .md file in seconds. Headings are detected from the font size and marked with #, bold and italic text keep their formatting, and lists and tables become real Markdown lists and tables. The result is easy to edit in any text editor, paste into notes apps like Obsidian, use in documentation, or give to AI tools. Convert one PDF or up to 30 files at once, with no software to install and no account needed.
Headings and Formatting Kept
Headings become Markdown headings, bold and italic text keep their formatting, bullet and numbered lists become Markdown lists, and tables become real Markdown tables.
Clean Text for Notes, Docs, and AI
Get a lightweight .md file that's easy to edit, search, and paste anywhere, from notes apps to AI tools. Convert up to 30 PDF files at once.
How to Convert PDF to Markdown
- Select Files: Click "Select Files" or drag and drop your PDF files into the box.
- Add More: Add more PDF files if needed, up to 30 files of 200MB each.
- Convert: Click "Convert" to turn your PDF files into Markdown.
- Download: Click "Download" to save your .md file. Several files are downloaded together in a ZIP file.
Convert PDF to Markdown on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android
ToolifyPDF works in any modern browser. You can convert PDF to Markdown on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, or Android without installing software. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
Why Convert PDF to Markdown with ToolifyPDF?
Unlike copying text out of a PDF by hand, which loses headings and formatting, ToolifyPDF converts PDF to Markdown online in one click, from any device. Our free PDF to Markdown converter is perfect for:
- Giving PDF content to AI tools as clean text
- Importing reports and articles into Obsidian or other notes apps
- Turning PDF documentation into Markdown for a code project or a docs website
- Editing the text of a PDF in a simple text editor
- Keeping lightweight, searchable text versions of your PDF files
FAQ
How do I convert a PDF to Markdown?
Upload your PDF, click "Convert", and download your .md file. You can open it in any text editor or Markdown app.
Is this PDF to Markdown converter free?
Yes. ToolifyPDF is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. You can convert up to 30 PDF files at once, up to 200MB each.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a simple text format that uses symbols for formatting, like # for headings and **text** for bold. Markdown files (.md) are used in documentation, on developer platforms, and in notes apps like Obsidian, and they're easy for both people and AI tools to read.
What formatting is kept?
Headings are marked with #, ## or ###, bold and italic text keep their formatting, lists become Markdown lists, and tables become Markdown tables (| Name | Qty |). Images are not included. Complex layouts with several columns may need a quick check.
Can I use the Markdown file with AI tools?
Yes. Markdown gives AI tools clean text with clear headings, without the layout of a PDF, which makes it easy to paste into a chat or upload as a file.
Does it work with scanned PDF files?
A scanned PDF contains pictures of pages, not real text, so there's nothing to convert. Run it through our PDF OCR tool first to make the text readable, then convert the result to Markdown.
Are images included in the Markdown file?
No. The converter extracts the text of your PDF; images are not included in the .md file.
Can I convert multiple PDF files to Markdown at once?
Yes. You can convert up to 30 PDF files at once. A single file is downloaded as a .md file, and several files are downloaded together in a ZIP file.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Yes. When you upload a protected PDF, you'll be asked for its password. Once it's unlocked, it's converted like any other file.
How do I open a .md file?
A .md file is plain text, so it opens in any text editor, such as Notepad or TextEdit, and in Markdown apps like VS Code, Obsidian, or Typora. To turn it back into a PDF, use our Markdown to PDF tool.
Advanced Features
Our online PDF to Markdown converter offers several useful features:
- Heading Detection: Larger text is turned into Markdown headings (#, ##, ###) based on its font size.
- Style Preservation: Bold, italic, and monospaced text keep their Markdown formatting.
- Page Separators: Each PDF page is separated by a horizontal line, so you always know where you are.
- Text Check: PDF files without real text, like scans, are detected before conversion.
- Batch Conversion: Convert up to 30 PDF files at once and download them in a ZIP file.
💡 Pro Tip
PDF to Markdown works best with text-based PDF files such as reports, articles, and documentation. Tables with visible borders are converted most reliably, so check tables without lines after converting.
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