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Image to Markdown Converter (OCR)

Extract text from an image and get it formatted as clean Markdown — free, fast, and entirely private.

Runs entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded to a server.

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This tool processes your file entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

How It Works

1. Choose Your File

Drag & drop or select the file you want to work with.

2. Processed in Your Browser

Everything happens locally on your device — your file is never uploaded anywhere.

3. Download Your Result

Get your finished file instantly, ready to save or share.

About Image to Markdown Converter (OCR)

Extracts text using the same OCR engine as our other tools, then formats the result as clean Markdown — consecutive lines grouped into paragraphs, separated by blank lines following standard Markdown convention.

This reflects the text’s own existing line structure rather than attempting to infer headings or formatting the source image doesn’t clearly indicate — a direct, honest transcription rather than a guess at document structure.

Useful for turning a photo of notes or a document into Markdown for a wiki, README file, or any Markdown-based note-taking app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert an image to Markdown?

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP, run the OCR, then copy the result or download ocr-result.md. The tool joins consecutive lines into paragraphs separated by blank lines. It reads the text only and does not detect headings, lists or tables.

Does image to Markdown keep headings, lists and tables?

No. Output is plain paragraphs based on the line breaks in the recognized text. You will need to add heading marks, bullets and tables yourself. A Markdown editor is handy for that cleanup after you paste the text in.

Does this use AI to convert images to Markdown?

No. It uses a conventional OCR engine (Tesseract) that runs in your browser, with no AI model interpreting layout. The image is not uploaded. That keeps it private, but it also means it will not infer structure the way an AI converter might.

Which languages and formats are supported?

Images can be JPG, PNG or WebP, and recognition is English only. The first use downloads about 15MB of OCR engine and language data, then your browser caches it. Sharp, high-contrast text gives the cleanest Markdown.

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