convert PDF to markdown,
instantly.
Extract clean, formatted Markdown from your PDFs directly in your browser.100% private — your documents are never uploaded to any server.
Drag and drop your PDF here
or click to browse your local files
Note: Standard browser parsing extracts text layers from the PDF. If your PDF is a scanned image (no selectable text), enable the"Contains images / scanned pages" OCR option below to extract text from images.
Password Required
This PDF is password-protected. Please enter the password to continue.
Import PDF from URL
Paste a direct link to a PDF. Google Drive/Dropbox "share" links usually work if set to "Anyone with the link" - the link must allow cross-origin access.
Reading PDF File…
Initializing worker thread
document.pdf
Formatting Options
Header Detection
OCR Engine
Scans image-only pages for text. Slower but captures content from scanned PDFs.
Processes scanned pages on the backend using RapidOCR with async job queue. Requires backend server.
Engine Mode
Self-hosted backend URL for server-side conversion
Why choose freeConvertmd.com?
Most PDF to Markdown tools rely on uploading your files to third-party cloud servers. This exposes your intellectual property, introduces queue delays, and limits your free use. We built a better way.
100% Client-Side Privacy
Your documents are processed locally using standard JavaScript in the browser. Zero bytes of your files are sent to the cloud. Perfect for legal and business files.
Zero Delays or Paywalls
No uploading queues, no waiting lists, and no daily limits. Convert massive documents of up to 100MB instantly without paying a subscription.
Interactive Output Control
Don't just download a static file blindly. Edit raw markdown, adjust layout settings, view side-by-side visual previews, and copy select segments on the fly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is my privacy protected?
All PDF processing and conversion happens locally inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to any external servers, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive and business documents.
Is there a limit on file size?
Unlike cloud services that cap uploads at 5MB or 10MB, Free Convertmd supports processing documents up to 100MB directly on your device.
How does scanned PDF support work?
Standard files have text layers that we extract instantly. For scanned/image-only PDFs, you can toggle the "Contains images / scanned pages" option to activate local OCR (Optical Character Recognition) using Tesseract.js.
Can I edit the output before exporting?
Yes. Our side-by-side workspace allows you to modify the extracted Markdown and see visual HTML preview updates in real time before copying or downloading the file.