PDF en Markdown — Format MD
Convert your PDF documents into clean, editable Markdown format, perfect for technical documentation and content management. This tool preserves text, headings, lists, and even tables, making it easy to publish to GitHub, wikis, or static site generators. Works well with GitHub, GitLab, Notion, and any platform that supports Markdown syntax.
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Supports PDF files up to 50MB
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Output Format
Your PDF will be converted to Markdown (.md) which can be opened in any Markdown editor or code editor.
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Why Convert PDF to Markdown?
Turn PDFs into clean Markdown for documentation, version control, and publishing.
Full Editing Control
Edit plain text in any code editor (VS Code, Vim, Notepad++). Restructure content, add new sections, and maintain full control over your documentation.
Version Control Friendly
Markdown's plain text format allows for clean, readable diffs in Git. Track changes efficiently and streamline your version control workflows.
Collaborate Easily
Facilitate collaboration on platforms like GitHub/GitLab wikis or README files. Ideal for documentation-as-code practices.
Repurpose Content
Repurpose existing PDF documentation for static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, or Docusaurus. Power your modern web presence with ease.
Preserve Formatting
Preserve key formatting elements: headings, bullet points, numbered lists, tables, code blocks, and hyperlinks are accurately converted to Markdown syntax.
Present Anywhere
Render your content anywhere: natively supported by GitHub, VS Code previews, Obsidian, Notion imports, and countless other platforms.
How to Convert PDF to Markdown
Our converter analyzes PDF text and recreates it as structured Markdown. Here's how it works.
Upload PDF
Drag and drop or select your PDF file. We support files up to 50MB with up to 20 pages.
PDF Analysis
Our intelligent engine detects heading hierarchies (H1-H6), recognizes list structures, and parses tables and code blocks to prepare for Markdown generation.
Convert
FastlyConvert generates clean, semantically correct Markdown syntax. Images are extracted and referenced as separate files within the output package.
Download & Edit
Open your new .md file in VS Code, paste it directly into GitHub for READMEs, or import it into knowledge bases like Obsidian or Notion.
Common Use Cases
PDF to Markdown conversion is essential in many professional scenarios.
Developer Documentation
Transform PDF API specifications or design documents into Markdown for seamless integration with GitHub repositories, wikis, and project READMEs.
Knowledge Base Migration
Migrate existing PDF-based knowledge bases or internal wikis into Markdown files, ready for platforms like Obsidian, Notion, or internal documentation systems.
Technical Writing Workflows
Convert PDF whitepapers, manuals, or research reports into Markdown for easier editing, versioning, and publishing to static site generators (e.g., Jekyll, Hugo, Docusaurus).
Academic & Collaborative Editing
Convert academic papers or research documents from PDF to Markdown for collaborative editing on platforms like Overleaf or HackMD, facilitating real-time co-authorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PDF to Markdown conversion.
Which Markdown flavor is used for conversion?
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FastlyConvert aims for CommonMark compatibility, which is widely adopted and supported. The output also works seamlessly with GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), including extensions like task lists and strikethrough.
Are images included in the Markdown output?
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Yes, images found in the PDF are extracted as separate files (e.g., JPG, PNG) and referenced within the Markdown output using standard Markdown syntax: . You'll receive a .zip archive containing both the .md file and its associated images.
Are tables preserved during conversion?
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Yes, tables from your PDF are converted to Markdown using the widely supported pipe table syntax (a GitHub Flavored Markdown extension). Complex table structures might require minor manual adjustments for perfect rendering.
Can code blocks be accurately converted from PDF?
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Our converter identifies text formatted as code (e.g., monospace fonts, indentation) and wraps it in Markdown's fenced code block syntax (```language\ncode\n```). While language detection is automated, you may need to specify the exact language manually in the Markdown output.
Does FastlyConvert handle footnotes and citations?
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When footnotes or citations are clearly marked in the PDF, FastlyConvert attempts to convert them into standard Markdown footnote syntax [^1] and corresponding definitions. The accuracy depends on the original PDF's structure and clarity.
What about mathematical equations (LaTeX, MathML)?
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FastlyConvert strives to preserve LaTeX or MathML blocks where detected in the PDF, wrapping them in appropriate Markdown extensions for mathematical expressions (e.g., $$...$$ for display math, $...$ for inline math). This ensures your scientific and technical documents remain accurate.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. Its core philosophy revolves around creating plain-text formatted documents that are easily readable and writable by humans, while also being convertible to structurally valid HTML. It aims for maximum readability in its source form, making it a favorite for developers and technical writers.
There are several Markdown flavors designed for specific contexts. CommonMark is a highly specified, unambiguous syntax specification that aims to be a compatible base for various platforms. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extends CommonMark with features like task lists, strikethrough, and improved table syntax, widely used across GitHub for READMEs and wikis. MDX allows JSX components to be embedded directly within Markdown, popular in modern web development for documentation and content-driven sites.
Markdown plays a crucial role in modern developer workflows, enabling "docs-as-code" practices where documentation lives alongside source code in version control systems. It's the backbone for static site generators (JAMstack), collaborative wikis, issue trackers, and personal knowledge management systems (like Obsidian and Notion). Its simplicity and versatility make it an indispensable tool for content creation in the tech world.
Privacy & Security
Your documents are processed securely. We take your privacy seriously.
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