What is file2markdown?

file2markdown is a web-based tool that converts various document formats—including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, EPUB, images, and audio—into clean, structured Markdown. It is designed for developers, researchers, and AI power users who need to feed documents into LLMs, RAG pipelines, or knowledge bases. The tool emphasizes accuracy by using real extraction engines rather than LLM retyping, ensuring exact text and tables.

How to use file2markdown?

To use file2markdown, simply drag and drop a supported file onto the website or click to browse. The conversion engine processes the file and returns clean, structured Markdown. You can then copy the Markdown to your clipboard or download it as a .md file. No account is needed for the first 5 conversions per day; creating a free account increases the limit to 15 per day. For unlimited conversions, larger files, and batch processing, you can upgrade to a Pro plan.

Core features of file2markdown

Supports 15+ formats: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, EPUB, images (JPG/PNG), audio (WAV/MP3), and ZIP archives
AI-powered OCR for scanned PDFs and images
Batch processing: convert up to 10 files at once (Pro)
MCP server integration for use with Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents
Files up to 100MB on Pro plan
Free tier: 5 conversions/day without account, 15/day with free account
Files deleted immediately after conversion for privacy