Format-specific converter
What this converter does
This converter is designed for digital PDFs whose text can be selected. It extracts the document, maps recognizable structure to Markdown, and returns a downloadable .md file.
Input and output
- Input: Digital PDF with selectable text
- Output: Markdown headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and pipe tables
- Method: Direct document parsing; OCR is used only when pages need it
Before-and-after example
This example shows the kind of structure the converter attempts to recover. Actual output depends on the source file.
Project status Scope: Website migration Owner: Product team
# Project status **Scope:** Website migration **Owner:** Product team
Formatting behavior
| Element | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Headings | Mapped to # heading levels when detectable |
| Tables | Mapped to Markdown pipe tables |
| Links | Retained when the PDF exposes a usable target |
| Page layout | Reading order is simplified into a linear document |
Known limitations
- Multi-column layouts can produce the wrong reading order.
- Decorative spacing, exact fonts, and page geometry are not Markdown concepts.
- PDF forms, annotations, and embedded media may not survive conversion.
File lifecycle and privacy
The source file is processed in a request-scoped temporary directory and deleted when the request ends. Generated Markdown is stored in the service database so it can be delivered after account verification; there is not yet an automatic time-based deletion policy. Read the privacy notice or request deletion before uploading sensitive material.
Local and online alternatives
Use a local tool such as Pandoc when the document is not sensitive to setup time and the PDF has a compatible text layer. Use this online converter when you want a browser workflow, account-gated result delivery, and OCR fallback without installing software.