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PDF to Markdown

Extract text into a structured Markdown file

Checking free uses… · Up to 200 MB per file · Pro $8.99/mo · 4 GB · unlimited

How to use PDF to Markdown

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4 Download

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Reviewed by Ethan Brooks · Technical review: James Cole · Last reviewed January 15, 2026 · Trust center

PDF to Markdown Online Free — Export PDF as .md | RatPDF

Convert PDF to Markdown online. Extract text by page into a .md file — ideal for notes, docs, and GitHub. Free 200 MB uploads.

When PDF to Markdown helps

Move documentation, research papers, and exported reports into GitHub, Notion, or static site generators. RatPDF extracts text page-by-page into .md sections.

Best results

Digital PDFs with a real text layer convert cleanly.
Run OCR PDF first on scanned documents.
Complex layouts may need manual heading cleanup after export.

Security & retention

Files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on our servers, and stored only long enough for you to download the result. Temporary copies are removed automatically; we do not use your documents to train models or build marketing lists.

Free vs Pro

Free — 3 conversions per tool per day, 200 MB per file.
Pro — unlimited use, 4 GB uploads, priority conversion queue. See plans.