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PDF to Markdown for Obsidian
Convert PDFs into clean, offline Markdown notes you can drop straight into your Obsidian vault — headings, lists and tables kept intact.
Drop a PDF to import into Obsidian, or
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Upload your research notes PDF, or click "Try sample PDF" to load our demo notes file.
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Download the .md file — it includes YAML frontmatter (title, date, tags) ready for your vault.
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Move the file into any folder in your Obsidian vault. It appears instantly as a structured note.
title: Literature Review Notes source: pdf created: 2026-06-06 tags:
- pdf-import
Literature Review Notes
Summary of key papers on retrieval-augmented generation.
Key Findings
- Markdown preserves document structure with minimal tokens
- Local conversion keeps private research notes secure
- Tables and nested lists import cleanly into Obsidian
Vault-ready output
Download a .md file and move it into your vault. Headings become note structure and tables stay as Markdown tables.
Fully offline
No upload step means it works even with the network off — ideal for private research notes and clippings.
Clean notes
Page numbers and repeated headers/footers are removed so your notes are not polluted with print artifacts.
Who uses it
Researchers & students
Pull papers and lecture PDFs into your vault as linkable, searchable notes.
PKM enthusiasts
Feed clippings and reports into your Zettelkasten with structure intact.
Writers
Draft from source PDFs inside Obsidian without losing headings or tables.
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Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF never leaves your device, which makes it safe for contracts, research and other private documents.
How do I import the result into Obsidian?
Click “Download .md” and move the file into any folder inside your Obsidian vault. It appears instantly as a new note.
Will tables and lists survive the import?
Yes. Tables are converted to GitHub-flavored Markdown tables and nested bullet lists keep their indentation.