Document-to-Markdown conversion API

Export PDF to Markdown in Python

Convert PDF files to structured Markdown in Python applications. Preserve headings, lists, tables, links, and images with full control over image export strategies.

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How to export PDF to Markdown in Python

With GroupDocs.Markdown for Python via .NET you can export PDF to Markdown in a few steps.

Install groupdocs-markdown-net from PyPI: pip install groupdocs-markdown-net
Call MarkdownConverter.to_markdown() with the PDF file path to get a Markdown string.
Or call MarkdownConverter.to_file() to save the Markdown output directly to a file.
Use ConvertOptions to control image handling, heading offsets, front matter, and Markdown flavor.

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# Set up input PDF file
file_path = "input.pdf"

# Convert to Markdown string
md = MarkdownConverter.to_markdown(file_path)

# Or save directly to file
MarkdownConverter.to_file(file_path, "output.md")

pip install groupdocs-markdown-net

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About GroupDocs.Markdown for Python via .NET

GroupDocs.Markdown for Python via .NET is an on-premise API that exports PDF and 30+ other document formats to clean, structured Markdown. The output preserves document structure — headings, lists, tables, links, and images — making it ideal for AI/LLM pipelines, RAG systems, static site generators, and content management workflows. Choose how to handle images: embed as Base64, save to a folder with relative paths, skip, or provide a custom handler. Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS with Python 3.5+. No cloud connection or third-party software required.

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