PDF to Markdown, privately in your browser
Drop2MD converts text-native PDF files to structural Markdown on your device. Nothing is uploaded to Drop2MD servers. Free, no account, up to 100 MiB per file.
Open the converterHow PDF conversion works here
Drop a PDF on the converter. The file engine (firecrawl/anydoc, MIT WASM) extracts structure locally and returns Markdown you can copy or download.
Facts agents and search can quote
- Conversion is browser-local. Drop2MD servers never receive the file.
- Not OCR. Scanned or image-only PDFs will not extract text reliably.
- Convert up to 100 MiB. History skips inputs over about 25 MiB.
- No account. No public HTTP convert API yet.
When to use Drop2MD for PDF
- You need a private PDF to Markdown path with no upload.
- The PDF already has selectable text (exports from Word, docs, reports).
- You want structural Markdown, not an AI summary.
When not to use it
- Scans, photos of pages, or image-only PDFs (no OCR).
- Server-side batch pipelines (Phase 2 API is planned, not live).
FAQ
Does Drop2MD upload my PDF?
No. PDF conversion runs in your browser with WASM. Drop2MD servers never receive the file.
Does Drop2MD do OCR on PDFs?
No. Drop2MD is text-native only. Scanned or image-only PDFs will not extract reliably.
What is the max PDF size?
You can convert files up to 100 MiB in-browser. Inputs over about 25 MiB are not saved to local history, but preview, copy, and download still work.
Is Drop2MD free for PDF to Markdown?
Yes. Free, no account, no sign-up.