How to convert PDF to MD
To convert PDF to MD, upload your PDF file, choose MD as the output format and press Convert. The finished MD file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns PDF document files into MD in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your PDF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with PDF to MD
- Readable even without rendering
- Loved by developers and writers
- Works with Git and static sites
- Opens in: GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor
What to expect from this conversion
- Text, headings, bold lettering and bullet lists are rebuilt from the PDF. Complex layouts such as columns, tables and text boxes are flattened into running text.
- Scanned PDFs hold pictures of pages rather than text, so they cannot be converted without OCR (text recognition), which is not included.
PDF vs MD
| Property | MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Markdown |
| Released | 1993, Adobe (now ISO 32000) | 2004, John Gruber and Aaron Swartz |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | every browser, phone, computer and print shop | GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor |
| Best for | sharing finished documents; contracts, invoices and forms | README files and documentation; blogs and static sites |
Steps to convert PDF to MD
- Drop your PDF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MD is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MD file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use a PDF that was made on a computer, not a scan.
- Check tables and columns after converting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to MD?
Drop your PDF file on the converter, confirm that MD is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MD file. No account or software is needed.
Is the PDF to MD converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting PDF to MD?
Text, headings, bold lettering and bullet lists are rebuilt from the PDF. Complex layouts such as columns, tables and text boxes are flattened into running text. Scanned PDFs hold pictures of pages rather than text, so they cannot be converted without OCR (text recognition), which is not included.
Will my PDF layout, tables and images be kept when converting to MD?
Text, headings, bold lettering and bullet lists are kept. Complex layouts such as columns and tables are flattened into running text, so check the result. Scanned PDFs need OCR and are not supported.
Which programs open MD files?
MD files open in GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.