How to Use PDF2MD

Complete guide to converting PDF files to Markdown format

Quick Start Guide
1

Upload Your PDF

Click 'Select PDF' or drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area. Maximum file size is 10MB.

2

Convert to Markdown

Click the 'Convert to Markdown' button and wait for the conversion to complete. This usually takes a few seconds.

3

Download or Copy

Once converted, you can copy the Markdown text or download it as a .md file to your computer.

Tips for Best Results

Use Text-Based PDFs

PDFs with selectable text work best. Scanned images or image-based PDFs may not convert properly.

Simple Layouts Work Better

PDFs with simple, single-column layouts produce better Markdown output than complex multi-column designs.

Check File Size

Keep your PDF files under 10MB for optimal performance. Larger files may cause browser slowdown.

Review and Edit

Always review the converted Markdown and make necessary edits, as automatic conversion may not be 100% perfect.

Troubleshooting

File won't upload

If your file isn't uploading, it might be too large or not a valid PDF.

Solution: Ensure your file is a PDF and under 10MB. Try using a different PDF file.

Conversion is taking too long

Large or complex PDFs may take longer to process.

Solution: Wait a bit longer, or try using a smaller/simpler PDF file.

Poor conversion quality

Some PDFs don't convert well due to their structure or formatting.

Solution: Try a different PDF with simpler layout, or manually edit the Markdown output.

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