Convert PDF to Markdown Instantly
Transform your PDF documents into clean, AI-ready Markdown. Perfect for ChatGPT, Claude, and documentation workflows.
Any to Markdown Conversion
Transform any document into clean, structured Markdown. PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, CSV, JSON, and more.
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25+ supported formats: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EPUB, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, and more
Privacy note: All documents are processed securely and immediately deleted.
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Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more
Lightning Fast
Server-powered processing for maximum speed and accuracy
High Quality
Preserves document structure, tables, and formatting
Batch Processing
Process multiple files and download as ZIP archive
How to Convert PDF to Markdown
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse. Files up to 10MB are supported on the free plan.
Automatic Conversion
Smarkdown extracts text, preserves headers, and maintains document structure automatically.
Download or Copy
Get your clean Markdown file or copy directly to clipboard for immediate use.
Why Convert PDF to Markdown?
Markdown is the universal format for AI tools, documentation, and content management.
Feed PDFs to ChatGPT & Claude
Convert research papers, reports, and documents to Markdown for better AI comprehension and token efficiency.
Academic Research
Extract text from academic PDFs for literature reviews, citations, and research notes.
Documentation
Convert legacy PDF manuals and guides into editable, searchable Markdown documentation.
Content Repurposing
Transform PDF ebooks, whitepapers, and reports into blog-ready Markdown content.
PDF to Markdown FAQ
Is PDF to Markdown conversion free?
Yes! Smarkdown offers unlimited free PDF to Markdown conversions. No sign-up required for basic conversions.
Is my PDF data secure?
Absolutely. PDF files are processed entirely in your browser using our Privacy Mode. Your documents never leave your device and are never stored on any server.
Can I use the Markdown output with ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes! Smarkdown produces clean, AI-optimized Markdown that works perfectly with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants. The structured output helps AI tools better understand your document content.
What's the maximum PDF file size?
Free users can convert PDFs up to 10MB. Pro users get 50MB file support for larger documents.
Does it preserve PDF formatting?
Smarkdown preserves text structure including headers, paragraphs, and lists. Images and complex layouts are converted to descriptive text where possible.