PDF to Markdown

Tool Introduction

This tool is a free online PDF to Markdown converter. It helps users quickly and accurately extract and convert the content of PDF documents into Markdown (.md) format. Whether you need to extract text, tables from PDFs, or want to use PDF content for Markdown editors or static blogs, this tool provides an efficient and convenient solution. Users only need to upload a single PDF file to generate an editable Markdown file with one click, greatly improving content reuse efficiency.

How to Use

1. Visit this online PDF to Markdown tool page.
2. Click the "Upload PDF (20MB max)" area on the page, or directly drag and drop the PDF file you want to convert into this area. Please note that only one PDF file can be uploaded at a time.
3. After confirming the file upload is successful, you will see the file name in the upload box.
4. Click the "Convert" button at the bottom of the page, and the tool will start processing your PDF file.
5. Once the conversion process is complete, the system will automatically display the conversion results list.
6. In the results list, you can view the original file name, file size, and click the download button in the "Converted File" column to get the generated Markdown file.
7. To convert other files, click the "Reset" button to clear the current state, then repeat the above steps.

Input Parameter Requirements:

• File Type: Must be a standard PDF (.pdf) format file.
• File Quantity: Only one PDF file can be uploaded at a time.
• File Size: The maximum limit for a single PDF file is 20MB (20971520 bytes).
• Required: A PDF file must be uploaded to perform the conversion.

Output Result Format:

The tool's output results are displayed in a list format, containing the following three columns of information:

• File Name: Displays the original PDF file name you uploaded.
• File Size: Displays the size of the original PDF file.
• Converted File: Provides a downloadable link; click to obtain the converted .md format Markdown file.

Usage Example

Suppose you have a PDF document named Project Report.pdf, with a size of 8.5MB, containing titles, paragraphs, lists, and some tables.

Specific Operation Demonstration:

1. Drag and drop the Project Report.pdf file into the "Upload PDF (20MB max)" area on the tool page.
2. Confirm that the file has been successfully loaded; the upload area will display Project Report.pdf.
3. Click the "Convert" button at the bottom of the page.
4. Wait for the conversion process to complete.

Expected Output Result:

After the conversion is complete, you will see a list similar to the following at the bottom of the page:

File Name	File Size	Converted File
Project Report.pdf	8.50 MB	Project Report.md (Click to download)

Click the "Project Report.md (Click to download)" link to save the converted Markdown file to your local device.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What PDF file types does this tool support? A: This tool is primarily used to extract text content from ordinary selectable Chinese PDF documents and convert it to Markdown. For scanned PDFs (i.e., image-based PDFs) or encrypted PDFs, text extraction may not be ideal or conversion may not be possible.
• Q: Can the converted Markdown file retain the original layout and styles of the PDF? A: Markdown is a lightweight markup language that focuses on content structure rather than complex styles. The conversion process will do its best to retain basic structures such as headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables. However, complex layouts, fonts, colors, precise image positions, and other style information in PDFs are usually not retained, or are only approximately represented by Markdown's limited capabilities. Images are typically retained as Markdown image links; the specific display effect depends on how the conversion engine handles image embedding.
• Q: Are there limits on file upload size and quantity? A: Yes, only one PDF file can be uploaded at a time, and the single file size cannot exceed 20MB.
• Q: What if my PDF file is encrypted? A: This tool does not support processing encrypted PDF files. Please ensure your PDF file is decrypted before uploading.

Notes

• Before uploading, please ensure the file format is PDF (.pdf); non-PDF files cannot be uploaded or converted.
• Please note the file size limit: a single PDF file can be up to 20MB. Files exceeding this size cannot be uploaded.
• Conversion results may vary due to the complexity of the PDF file itself (e.g., complex table layouts, multi-column formatting, numerous images, embedded special fonts, etc.). It is recommended to carefully check the content of the generated Markdown file after conversion and make manual edits and adjustments if necessary.
• This tool is committed to protecting user privacy. Your uploaded files and conversion results will be regularly deleted from the server after conversion and will not be stored long-term. Please download your conversion results promptly.

Why Choose to Convert PDF to Markdown?

PDF (Portable Document Format), as a universal file format, has irreplaceable advantages in document sharing and printing. However, when we need to re-edit PDF content, control versions, or publish it to platforms that do not support PDF but do support Markdown (such as GitHub Wiki, static blogs, various note-taking applications), PDF's fixed layout characteristic becomes an obstacle. At this point, converting PDF to Markdown becomes particularly important.

Markdown is widely popular due to its simplicity, readability, ease of writing, and strong compatibility. It allows users to write structured documents using simple plain text syntax and can be easily converted into various formats such as HTML, PDF. Converting PDF to Markdown facilitates content extraction, freeing it from the constraints of the original layout, making it easy for subsequent content reorganization, editing, version management, and cross-platform publishing. This is an effective way to improve work efficiency for developers, writers, students, and any individual or team that needs to process document content efficiently.