Is it safe to convert a PDF online?

Yes — and ours is safer than most. Many free online tools quietly upload your files to their servers to do the work. We don't. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device, so your files never reach the internet. There's no upload step, no server copy, and no way for us (or anyone else) to see what you're working on.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. There's no server-side processing here. The whole tool is a tiny app that runs in your browser — we don't even have a server that could receive your files. You can confirm this by opening your browser's network tab while you use the tool: nothing leaves your device.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. There's no account, no email collection, no credit card. The tool is free to use as much as you want, on as many files as you want. We're supported by a few unobtrusive ads on the page — not by your data.

Are tables converted to Markdown tables?

Not yet — tables are flattened to plain text. Table detection is on the roadmap.

No. This tool extracts text only. Use PDF → Images for image extraction.

What about lists and bullets?

Bullet glyphs in the source PDF are preserved as text. Smart list detection is planned.

PDF to Markdown Converter

Extract a PDF's text and format it as clean Markdown. Each page becomes a `## Page N` heading with paragraphs underneath — perfect for converting reports, papers, or documentation into editable Markdown.

Features

Each page wrapped as a `## Page N` heading
Paragraph-level text grouping
Heading detection from larger font sizes (rendered as `###`)
Plain Markdown output — no HTML
Live preview before download

How to pdf to markdown converter

Drop the PDF — Drag any text-based PDF.
Convert — Text is extracted and formatted as Markdown.
Download or copy — Save the .md file or copy from the preview to paste elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to convert a PDF online?: Yes — and ours is safer than most. Many free online tools quietly upload your files to their servers to do the work. We don't. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device, so your files never reach the internet. There's no upload step, no server copy, and no way for us (or anyone else) to see what you're working on.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. There's no server-side processing here. The whole tool is a tiny app that runs in your browser — we don't even have a server that could receive your files. You can confirm this by opening your browser's network tab while you use the tool: nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to sign up or pay?: No. There's no account, no email collection, no credit card. The tool is free to use as much as you want, on as many files as you want. We're supported by a few unobtrusive ads on the page — not by your data.
Are tables converted to Markdown tables?: Not yet — tables are flattened to plain text. Table detection is on the roadmap.
Are images included?: No. This tool extracts text only. Use PDF → Images for image extraction.
What about lists and bullets?: Bullet glyphs in the source PDF are preserved as text. Smart list detection is planned.