Format-specific converter
What this converter does
A scanned PDF is a container of page images. The converter renders and processes those pages with OCR, then combines the recognized content into Markdown while marking page boundaries.
Input and output
- Input: Image-based or scanned PDF
- Output: Searchable Markdown with page-boundary comments
- Method: Page rendering followed by OCR
Before-and-after example
This example shows the kind of structure the converter attempts to recover. Actual output depends on the source file.
[Scanned page 1] Safety inspection Date: 11 July 2026
# Safety inspection **Date:** 11 July 2026
Formatting behavior
| Element | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Page boundaries | Preserved as Markdown comments |
| Printed headings | Mapped when visual hierarchy is detectable |
| Tables | Recovered when grid and cell structure are clear |
| Selectable text | Parsed directly when present; OCR covers image pages |
Known limitations
- Free accounts process the first 25 OCR pages of a document.
- Poor scans, handwriting, stamps, and overlapping marks reduce accuracy.
- Reading order may be wrong in dense multi-column pages; verify critical text.
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 OCR stack such as OCRmyPDF plus a Markdown converter when data cannot leave your machine or when you need a repeatable batch pipeline. Use this route for an immediate browser workflow and mixed scanned/digital PDFs.