PDF to Markdown
in seconds
Preserves headings, tables, lists, and formatting.
Clean output, ready to use instantly.
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Maximum 10 MB · PDF only
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Everything your PDF contains,
perfectly converted
Claude AI reads the full structure of your document — not just the text.
Tables
Complex multi-column tables are reconstructed in proper Markdown syntax — columns, alignment and all.
Headings & structure
H1 through H6 hierarchy is preserved exactly as it appears in the original document.
Code & formatting
Bold, italic, inline code, code blocks, and lists converted cleanly without noise.
AI-powered accuracy
Claude understands context, not just characters — so edge cases don't break your output.
Seconds, not minutes
Most documents are converted in under 10 seconds. No queue, no waiting.
Your data stays private
Files are processed in real-time and never stored on our servers after conversion.
Three steps. That's it.
No configuration, no API keys, no setup.
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop any PDF — research papers, contracts, technical docs, invoices. Up to 10 MB.
Claude AI converts
Our AI reads the structure, preserves formatting, and outputs clean, semantic Markdown.
Copy or download
Get your .md file instantly. Paste it into Notion, Obsidian, GitHub, or any editor.
Built for everyone who works with documents
Developers
Turn API docs and specs into clean Markdown for your wikis and READMEs.
Writers
Convert research PDFs into editable Markdown to paste into your CMS.
Researchers
Extract papers, reports and lecture notes with full structure intact.
Teams
Standardize document formats across your team with consistent output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PDFtoMD.
What is PDFtoMD?
PDFtoMD is an AI-powered tool that converts PDF files into clean, structured Markdown. It preserves your document's original formatting — including headings, tables, lists, and code blocks — in seconds. Create a free account to get 3 conversions per month at no cost.
How does PDFtoMD work?
Upload your PDF and PDFtoMD uses Claude AI to read and convert the content into properly formatted Markdown. The AI understands document structure, so it doesn't just extract raw text — it outputs .md files ready to use in any Markdown-compatible tool.
Is PDFtoMD free to use?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 conversions per month at no cost, no credit card required. For unlimited conversions, the Pro plan is $9.90/month.
What types of PDFs can I convert?
PDFtoMD works with text-based PDFs such as research papers, documentation, reports, ebooks, and exported documents. For best results, the PDF should contain selectable text (not just scanned images).
Does PDFtoMD support scanned PDFs?
PDFtoMD is optimized for text-based PDFs. Scanned documents (image-only PDFs without an OCR layer) may produce incomplete results, as the AI reads the text layer of the file.
What Markdown formatting is preserved?
PDFtoMD preserves headings (H1–H6), bold and italic text, bullet and numbered lists, tables, code blocks, blockquotes, and hyperlinks — everything you need for a clean, structured document.
Why should I convert PDFs to Markdown before uploading to ChatGPT or Claude?
When you upload a PDF directly to an AI, it can consume 50,000–100,000 tokens for a 50-page document. The same content in clean Markdown typically uses 80–90% fewer tokens — dramatically cutting API costs and eliminating context limit issues. PDFtoMD is the fastest way to prepare documents for AI workflows.
Can I use PDFtoMD with Obsidian?
Yes. Obsidian uses Markdown as its native format. Convert your PDF with PDFtoMD, copy the output, and paste it directly into a new Obsidian note. Tables, headings, and lists will render correctly without any manual formatting.
Can I use PDFtoMD with Notion?
Yes. Notion supports Markdown import. You can paste the converted Markdown directly into a Notion page or use Notion's Markdown import feature to bring in the full document with its structure intact.
How is PDFtoMD different from other PDF converters?
Most PDF converters extract raw text without understanding document structure — you get a wall of text with broken formatting. PDFtoMD uses Claude AI to understand context, preserving tables, headings, and lists accurately. It's built specifically for Markdown output, not as a generic text extractor.
Is my data safe? Are my PDFs stored?
Your PDFs are processed securely and are not stored after conversion. PDFtoMD does not use your documents to train AI models.
Can I cancel my Pro subscription anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your Pro subscription at any time from your account settings. You keep access until the end of your billing period with no cancellation fees.