# PDF to MD Converter: Privacy-First In-Browser PDF to Markdown Tool Converting structured documents for LLM workflows, developer documentation, or personal knowledge bases shouldn't require uploading sensitive files to remote servers. With the [local-first PDF to Markdown converter on pdftomd.tools](https://pdftomd.tools/), you can transform text-based PDFs into clean, structured Markdown directly in your browser using Mozilla's pdf.js. ## Key Features - **100% Client-Side Privacy**: Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to any external server. - **Structure Preservation**: Retains heading levels, paragraphs, bulleted and numbered lists, simple tables, and monospace code blocks. - **Bidirectional & Batch Support**: Supports Markdown-to-PDF export, batch PDF conversion, and an optional mode to strip AI formatting artifacts. ## Typical Use Cases 1. **LLM Context Preparation**: Convert technical papers, specs, or reports into clean Markdown before pasting into ChatGPT or Claude. 2. **Obsidian & Notion Knowledge Bases**: Move PDF notes into editable .md files without manual reformatting. 3. **Git Repository Documentation**: Turn legacy PDF manuals into version-controlled Markdown docs. Convert text-based PDFs to clean Markdown in your browser with pdf.js. Keeps headings, lists and tables; nothing is uploaded. Also MD to PDF.