About PDF to Markdown Online
Convert PDF content to Markdown. This pdf tool runs on TheFatBaby’s production platform with the same credit wallet as /v1/pdf/to-markdown. Successful runs typically use about 2 credits. Sign in to process file jobs, download results before retention expires, and call the matching REST endpoint when you are ready to automate.
How to use
- Upload a file (application/pdf).
- Click Process — PDF to Markdown runs as an async job; wait until it completes.
- Download the output (temporary files expire after about 24 hours).
Features
- Async job with downloadable output
- Accepts application/pdf
- API: POST /v1/pdf/to-markdown
- Shared FatBaby credits and auth
Supported formats
application/pdf
Use cases
- Use PDF to Markdown when preparing documents for email, portals, or archives
- Validate output quality before calling the matching /v1/pdf endpoint
- Combine with compress/merge/OCR tools in a document workflow
Privacy and credits
Temporary outputs expire on a short retention window. Track usage from the dashboard ledger. Pricing is the same for tools and API calls that share an operation.
Related tools
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Automate with the API
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FAQ
How many credits does this use?
About 2 credits per run (same rate as the public API).
How long are files kept?
Processed files are deleted after about 24 hours.
Where are uploaded files stored?
Temporary processing files are cleaned up on a short retention window (typically within 24 hours). Do not upload secrets you cannot afford to expose.
Do I need an account?
Yes for file tools. Sign in with your FatBaby dashboard account — no API key paste required in the browser.