Helpdf detects the headings, paragraphs, bulleted and numbered lists of your PDF and writes them as Markdown (.md). Paste the result into Notion, Obsidian, GitHub, a blog or an AI assistant. Scanned PDFs need OCR first.
How to convert PDF to Markdown
Select your file
Click the button or drag and drop your file into the box.
Choose your options
Adjust the settings if needed — the defaults work for most files.
Download the result
Your new file is created instantly in your browser. Click Download.
Frequently asked questions
Which Markdown elements are detected?
Headings (#, ##, ###), paragraphs, bold passages, bulleted and numbered lists. Tables are exported as plain lines.
Are my files safe?
Yes. With Helpdf, your files stay on your device. They are never sent to our servers, nobody else can see them and nothing is stored.
Is Helpdf free?
Yes, every tool is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. The site is funded by advertising.
Does it work on phone?
Yes. Helpdf works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux. Very large files may be slower on older phones.