Step 1: Upload your PDF files using the button above or by drag and drop.
Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.
Step 3: Download your converted MD files.
PDF to MD Conversion FAQ
How does PDF.to convert PDF to MD?
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We extract the text layer from your PDF, reconstruct paragraphs and tables, and emit a MD you can edit in Word, Pages, or any compatible editor.
Will the converted MD be fully editable?
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Yes — paragraphs, headings, lists, and most tables become native MD elements you can edit normally, not images. Complex multi-column layouts may need light cleanup.
Does the converter handle scanned PDF files with no text layer?
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Yes — we run OCR on image-only pages automatically and place the recognized text into the MD. OCR accuracy depends on scan quality; 300 DPI clean scans give the best results.
What languages does OCR support for PDF to MD?
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Over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Russian. Pick the document language in the options panel for best accuracy.
Are tables in my PDF reconstructed as real MD tables?
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Yes — table structure is preserved with rows, columns, and merged cells where the PDF layout makes them detectable. Very complex nested tables may flatten to text.
Will images in the PDF carry over into the MD?
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Yes. Embedded images are extracted at their original resolution and placed at the corresponding position in the MD.
Does the PDF to MD converter preserve fonts?
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We map fonts in the PDF to the closest available MD-compatible font. Where the original font is embedded and editable, we keep it directly.
What about a password-protected PDF?
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Use the Unlock PDF tool first (you need to know the password). Once unlocked, the MD conversion runs normally.
Can the converter handle a PDF that mixes text and scanned pages?
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Yes — we use the text layer where it exists and run OCR only on the image-only pages. The resulting MD is fully searchable end-to-end.
Is the PDF to MD converter free?
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Yes for files under 100 MB. PRO unlocks larger files, multi-language OCR, and batch conversion.
Does PDF.to keep a copy of my PDF?
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No. The PDF and the resulting MD are both deleted within an hour. Conversion happens on an isolated worker.
Why is my MD layout slightly different from the original PDF?
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MD is a flowing-text format; PDF is a fixed-page format. Some absolute positioning becomes paragraph flow during conversion, which is normal and editable.