PDFtoMD

PDFtoMD is an online tool for converting PDF files to Markdown (.md). Digital PDFs are read from their text layer, and the page describes preserving headings, paragraphs, and lists as Markdown syntax. Scanned pages and image-based PDFs are handled with AI-powered OCR, and paid plans include a Vision mode that reconstructs tables, formulas, charts, and seals. Users can copy the Markdown to a clipboard or download the .md file, and accounts keep a conversion history. The page states free users get 10 pages per day, with paid plans offering monthly page allowances: Starter at $15.9/mo (1,000 pages), Professional at $19.9/mo (3,000 pages), and Enterprise at $99.9/mo (30,000 pages). Free plan files are limited to 10 pages per file, and paid plans allow up to 200 pages per file on Enterprise.

Key features

• Converts digital PDFs by reading the real text layer with reading order preserved
• Detects headings, paragraphs, and lists and writes them as Markdown syntax
• AI-powered OCR for scanned pages and image-based PDFs
• Vision mode on paid plans to reconstruct tables, formulas, charts, and seals
• Conversion history saved to the account for re-copying or re-downloading Markdown
• Copy Markdown to clipboard or download as a .md file
• No sign-up required for basic free use; free account gives 10 pages per day
• No installation or settings required

Best suited for

• Converting PDFs into Markdown for note-taking apps such as Obsidian or Notion
• Storing and version-controlling document text in Git repositories
• Preparing PDF content for static-site generators and documentation tools
• Preprocessing PDF text for AI workflows such as RAG pipelines and chatbots
• Converting scanned documents to editable Markdown

Pricing

Free tier available (10 pages per day per account, no credit card required). Paid plans: Starter $15.9/month, Professional $19.9/month, Enterprise $99.9/month, with yearly billing offered at 50% off.