PDF → Markdown
Convert PDF to Markdown
PDFs are where text goes to get stuck. Emdi extracts the real structure — headings, tables, and lists — and emits clean Markdown that your models and your readers can use without cleanup.
How to convert PDF to Markdown
Upload
Drop your file in the browser or send it to the API.
Convert
Emdi extracts the structure and emits clean Markdown.
Use it
Copy, download, or pipe the Markdown straight into your pipeline.
What people convert PDF to Markdown for
RAG & embeddings
Feed retrieval pipelines well-structured text instead of brittle PDF dumps, so chunks keep their meaning.
Documentation migration
Move legacy PDF manuals and reports into Markdown-based docs and wikis without retyping.
Data extraction
Pull tables and figures out of reports as Markdown tables ready for analysis.
Frequently asked
Does it preserve tables in PDFs?+
Yes — tables are emitted as Markdown tables, and headings and lists keep their structure.
What's the maximum PDF size?+
Up to 50 MB per file. Larger or batched workloads are on the roadmap via the async API.
Is it free?+
Yes — you can convert without an account, and a free plan gives you a monthly allowance. No credit card required to start.
Are my files stored?+
No. Files are converted in a temporary location and deleted the moment conversion finishes. We never retain your document contents.
Can I convert via API?+
Yes. Emdi has a documented REST API with API keys, so you can convert programmatically inside your own pipelines. See the docs.
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