FileToMD AI

FileToMD AI is an online converter that turns PDF files into editable Markdown. It’s designed to extract readable structure—like headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and recognizable tables—so you can reuse content in writing, documentation, and AI workflows.

For scanned PDFs or image-based documents, FileToMD AI includes OCR options. You can choose an OCR mode that fits your file: keep OCR off for PDFs with a usable text layer, switch to Auto when recognition is needed, or run OCR on all pages. After conversion, you can preview the Markdown output and review what was extracted before downloading.

The same workspace supports multiple document types beyond PDF, including DOCX, PPTX, Excel, HTML, CSV, EPUB, notebooks, and supported images. Export options include downloading Markdown and other formats; completed conversions are generated per file, and you can package multiple results into a ZIP for easier batch handling.

Your processing runs in your browser, helping keep files off the server. Conversion speed can vary depending on your device and browser environment, and Markdown represents content structure rather than the original page design—so multi-column layouts, tables, and complex visuals may require careful checking.

What does FileToMD AI convert into Markdown?

It converts PDFs into editable Markdown and can also handle other formats like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML, CSV, EPUB, notebooks, and supported images.

How do I convert a scanned PDF to Markdown with OCR?

Upload your PDF, choose a PDF OCR mode (Off, Auto, or All pages), run the conversion, then review the preview and download the resulting Markdown.

Which PDF OCR mode should I choose: Off, Auto, or All pages?

Use Off when the PDF already has readable extractable text. Use Auto when you want OCR only when pages don’t have enough extractable text. Choose All pages to OCR every page.

Will the converted Markdown preserve the original PDF layout?

No—Markdown represents content structure rather than the original page design. You should review reading order, especially for multi-column layouts and positioned elements.

What export formats can I download after conversion?

You can download the converted results, including Markdown. Other available exports include plain TXT, JSON, and PDF output, and detected tables can be exported to Excel.

Are my files uploaded to the server during conversion?

No. File processing runs entirely in your browser, so files aren’t uploaded; processing speed may vary with your device and browser environment.