Drop2MD vs upload converters
Most online converters upload your file. Drop2MD converts on your device instead.
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| Topic | Drop2MD | Typical upload converter | Chat with file upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where conversion runs | Your browser | Vendor servers | Vendor servers |
| File reaches vendor? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Account | Not required | Often for higher limits | Usually required |
| OCR / scans | Not supported | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Formats | Office + PDF + paste | Varies; often PDF-heavy | Whatever the chat accepts |
| Best for | Private, text-native docs and paste | OCR, hosted batch | Summaries / Q&A, not private convert |
Choose Drop2MD when
- You do not want the file uploaded
- PDF (text), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or paste from Docs / Word
- Honest limits matter: 100 MiB, no OCR, no public convert API
- You want to verify with DevTools — see privacy proof
Choose an upload tool when
- You need OCR for scans or photos of pages
- You need a hosted API or server batch jobs
- “Delete after processing” is enough for your threat model
Sample outputs: public fixtures. Try Drop2MD
FAQ
Does Drop2MD ever upload my file?
No. Conversion stays in your browser. Drop2MD servers do not receive the file.
Why skip OCR?
OCR usually needs heavier processing or servers. Drop2MD stays text-native and on-device.
Where can I read more?
See how it works and privacy.