Convert PDFs to clean Markdown
Perfect input for LLMs, Notion, and Obsidian. Headings, lists, and tables are preserved.
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Who uses this
Real workflows people solve with this tool.
LLM users
Convert research papers and reports for feeding into ChatGPT, Claude, or local models.
Notion users
Import PDF content into Notion with formatting and headings intact.
Obsidian users
Build a knowledge base by converting PDFs to Obsidian-compatible notes.
Developers
Convert technical docs into Markdown for docs sites, READMEs, and wikis.
Researchers
Extract and organize papers into structured, searchable Markdown.
Writers
Repurpose PDF source material as editable Markdown drafts.
How PDFKit compares
| Feature | PDFKit | Copy-paste |
|---|---|---|
| Headings preserved | Yes | No |
| Tables preserved | Yes | No |
| Lists preserved | Yes | Sometimes |
| Account required | No | No |
| Time | Seconds | Manual cleanup |
Frequently asked
What is PDF to Markdown useful for?
Markdown is the cleanest input format for LLMs, the native format for Notion/Obsidian, and easy to feed into static site generators.
Does it preserve document structure?
Yes. Headings, lists, tables, bold/italic, and paragraph structure are preserved.
Can I use the output with ChatGPT or Claude?
Absolutely. Markdown is the ideal LLM input. The clean structure helps the model reason about your document.
Is there a watermark?
The free tier appends a small 'Made free with PDFKit' footer. Pro removes it.
What about scanned PDFs?
Best with text-based PDFs. For scans, run the OCR tool first.