PDF to Markdown Converter

Turn a PDF into clean Markdown with headings, lists, bold and italics. Ideal for docs sites, notes apps and AI tools.

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How to use PDF to Markdown

  1. Add your PDF. Drag it into the box above, or tap Select PDF file.
  2. Choose your options. Pick the pages and settings you need.
  3. Convert and download. Press Convert to Markdown and download your file.

Why Markdown?

Markdown is lightweight text that keeps document structure. It's used by GitHub, Notion, Obsidian, documentation sites and knowledge bases, and it's one of the best formats for feeding documents into AI tools, because headings and lists survive without layout clutter.

Private by design

Your files are processed entirely inside your browser on your own device. Nothing is uploaded to PDFWisely, so there's nothing for us to store, read or delete. You can even disconnect from the internet after this page loads.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes. No sign-up and no limits.

How are headings detected?

From font size and weight. Larger text becomes # and ## headings, and short bold lines become ### headings.

Are tables converted?

Table text is kept, but not as Markdown tables. For tables, use PDF to Excel.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Conversion happens in your browser.

Written by Dr. AK

Dr. AK writes PDFWisely's guides on document conversion, PDF standards and file security. Last reviewed .

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