PDF to Markdown
Convert a PDF to clean Markdown with headings, lists and tables, ready to paste into ChatGPT or Claude. Runs in your browser, no upload.
- No uploads
- No limits
- No signup
Drop a PDF here
or click to browse · paste works too
- Input:
- Output:
- MD
- Runs on:
- Your device
- Size limit:
- None
- Account:
- Not needed
How to use PDF to Markdown
Add your PDF
Drop it in or click to browse. It is read in your browser and never uploaded.
Check the Markdown
Headings, paragraphs, lists and simple tables are rebuilt automatically. Choose whether to keep headers and footers and mark page breaks.
Copy it into your AI chat
Copy the Markdown and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, or save it as a .md file.
Why PDF to Markdown on Toolshed
No uploads
Everything runs in this browser tab. Your files never leave your device.
No limits
No file-size caps, no daily quotas. Process as much as your device can handle.
No signup
No account, no email, no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert a PDF to Markdown before giving it to ChatGPT or Claude?
Markdown keeps the structure (headings, lists, tables) as plain text, so the AI understands which parts belong together, and it uses fewer tokens than a raw PDF upload. It also lets you check and trim the text before you send it.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
No. A scan is a picture of a page with no text inside. Run it through our OCR PDF tool first to add a text layer, then convert the result here.
How accurate is the structure?
Headings are found from larger font sizes, paragraphs from line spacing, and lists from bullet or number markers. Simple tables become Markdown tables. Multi-column pages and complex tables may need a little tidying.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is read by your browser on your device, and the Markdown is created there too. Nothing is sent to a server.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. PDF to Markdown runs entirely in your browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never sent to a server.
Is there a file size limit?
No fixed limit. The only limit is your device's memory. Very large files work best in a desktop browser.