# Pdf2md

> Use this skill when the user wants to convert PDF files to Markdown.

- Skill: `javimosch/pdf2md` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/pdf2md`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/pdf2md/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/pdf2md

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# PDF2md Plugin

PDF to Markdown converter. Parse PDF files and convert them into Markdown format.

## Commands

### File Conversion
- `pdf2md file convert` — Convert PDF to Markdown

## Usage Examples
- "pdf2md file convert --input_folder ./pdfs --output_folder ./md"
- "pdf2md file convert --input_folder ./pdfs --output_folder ./md --recursive"

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g @opendocsg/pdf2md
```

## Examples

```bash
# Convert PDFs in a folder
npx @opendocsg/pdf2md --inputFolderPath=./pdfs --outputFolderPath=./md

# Convert recursively (subfolders included)
npx @opendocsg/pdf2md --inputFolderPath=./pdfs --outputFolderPath=./md --recursive

# For large recursive conversions with memory issues
node lib/pdf2md-cli.js --max-old-space-size=4096 --inputFolderPath=./pdfs --outputFolderPath=./md --recursive
```

## Key Features
- PDF to Markdown conversion
- Batch folder conversion
- Recursive folder processing
- Preserves document structure
- Extracts text content
- Cross-platform support