PDF to Markdown

Text-based PDFs yield the most reliable results. Scanned PDFs can work if the OCR quality is sufficient, but complex layouts may require the Precision mode for better accuracy.

The tool uses an in-house AI model pipeline that combines OCR, layout analysis, and structure recovery to extract text, identify headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and other elements, then formats them into semantic Markdown.

Yes, through OCR capabilities. However, accuracy depends on the scan quality and clarity; the Precision mode is recommended for challenging scanned documents.

Accuracy is high for text-based PDFs and good-quality scans. The Balanced mode offers a reliable default, while Precision mode maximizes fidelity for complex layouts.

Homepage uploads are for manual, batch file processing via the web interface using your signed-in session. API access allows programmatic integration using an API key for automated workflows.

Sign in to your account and navigate to the API Keys section in your settings to generate a key for accessing the PDF to Markdown API.

Fast is for simple, text-first PDFs (1 credit/page). Balanced is the default for most documents (1 credit/page). Precision is for complex layouts with tables/equations (2 credits/page).

Credits are consumed per page based on the conversion mode. There is a minimum charge of 3 credits per conversion job, regardless of page count.

Yes, the API supports file URLs as an input source, allowing you to process PDFs hosted remotely without manual uploads.

Markdown preserves structural elements like headings, lists, and tables, making the output more usable for documentation, version control, and integration into modern publishing systems.