Convert PDF to Markdown
Extract text from PDFs and convert to editable markdown. AI-powered cleanup, batch process, works offline.
Convert PDF to Markdown
You'll save up to 10.5MB
We'll compress your files to an estimated size. That's significantly smaller than the original file.
Why Convert PDF to Markdown?
⚠️ PDF Problems
- ⚠️ Locked format (hard to edit)
- ⚠️ Not version-control friendly
- ⚠️ Difficult to search and index
- ⚠️ Can't easily update content
- ⚠️ Platform-dependent rendering
✅ Markdown Benefits
- ✓ Fully editable (plain text)
- ✓ Git-friendly (track changes)
- ✓ Searchable and indexable
- ✓ Easy to maintain and update
- ✓ Future-proof and portable
Unlock your content: Extract text from PDFs and convert to editable, version-controllable markdown.
How It Works
Download & Install
Takes just 30 seconds. No account, no credit card required.
Browse & Select Your
Navigate your files like a regular file browser. Batch processing supported.
Get (Instant)
Processing happens locally on your computer. No upload wait.
Why Choose Diwadi Desktop?
Unlock PDF Content
Extract text from locked PDFs and convert to editable markdown. Perfect for rescuing content from old documents or migrating to markdown systems.
AI-Powered Cleanup
After extraction, use AI to clean up formatting, fix tables, improve structure, and standardize content. Natural language commands make it easy.
Batch Processing
Convert entire folders of PDFs at once. No repetitive clicking or individual file uploads like online converters. Process hundreds of files in minutes.
100% Privacy
All conversion happens locally on your computer. Your PDFs and content never leave your device. No cloud upload, no tracking, complete privacy.
Edit After Conversion
Unlike PDFs, markdown is fully editable. Fix errors, update content, reorganize sections, and maintain in version control (Git).
Completely Free
No trials, no file limits, no watermarks, no subscriptions. Convert unlimited PDFs to markdown at no cost.
Perfect For
Research Papers
Extract text from academic PDFs, convert to markdown for notes and annotations.
Documentation
Migrate PDF documentation to markdown-based systems (GitHub, GitBook, wikis).
Content Rescue
Extract content from old PDFs when original source files are lost.
Editing Locked PDFs
Convert PDF to markdown to edit content, then re-export to any format needed.
Can I convert PDFs to markdown?
Yes! Diwadi extracts text from PDFs and converts to clean markdown format. Perfect for rescuing content from locked PDFs, digitizing documents, or migrating to markdown-based systems.
Will formatting be preserved?
Basic structure (headings, paragraphs, lists) is preserved. Complex layouts may need AI cleanup. Diwadi's AI helps standardize formatting and improve structure after conversion.
Can I convert scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs require OCR (optical character recognition). Diwadi works best with text-based PDFs. For scanned documents, use OCR software first, then convert the result to markdown.
Can I convert multiple PDFs at once?
Yes! Drop a folder of PDFs and Diwadi will batch convert them all to markdown. Much faster than online converters that require individual uploads.
Is it really free?
Yes! Free with no trials, no file limits, no watermarks, and no subscriptions. Convert unlimited PDFs to markdown at no cost.
Do I need internet for conversion?
No! Diwadi works 100% offline with local processing. Convert PDFs to markdown anywhere, anytime. Your documents never leave your computer.
Why convert PDF to markdown?
Markdown is editable, version-control friendly, and future-proof. PDFs are locked formats. Converting to markdown lets you edit content, use in markdown tools, and maintain in Git.
Can I edit the markdown after conversion?
Yes! Use Diwadi's AI to clean up, improve formatting, fix tables, and standardize structure. Natural language commands make editing easy even if you don't know markdown syntax.
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