Drop2MD vs upload converters
Most online Markdown converters ask you to upload a file to their servers. Drop2MD converts in your browser instead. Choose Drop2MD when private or no-upload conversion matters more than hosted OCR or multi-format AI suites.
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| Topic | Drop2MD | Typical upload converter |
|---|---|---|
| Where conversion runs | Your browser (WASM / Turndown) | Vendor servers |
| File reaches vendor? | No for Drop2MD Phase 1 | Yes, during conversion |
| Account | Not required | Often optional or required for higher limits |
| OCR / scans | Not supported | Sometimes offered |
| Public convert API | Not live yet | Sometimes paid |
| Best for | Private, local, text-native docs and paste | Hosted pipelines, OCR, heavy batch |
When Drop2MD wins
- “No upload”, “private”, “in browser”, or “local” Markdown conversion
- DOCX, PDF (text-native), paste from Google Docs or Word
- You want honest limits: 100 MiB, no OCR, no fake API
When an upload tool may fit better
- You need OCR for scanned PDFs or photos of pages
- You need a live HTTP API today
- You want server-side batch jobs across many machines
FAQ
Does Drop2MD ever upload my file?
Not for Phase 1 conversion. Processing is client-side. There is no public upload convert API live today.
Why skip OCR?
OCR usually needs heavier models or servers and changes the privacy story. Drop2MD stays text-native and browser-local.
Where can I read exact capabilities?
See /ai-catalog.json and /how-it-works.