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PDF to MD vs IGDL

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PDF to MD compared with IGDL
DetailPDF to MD logo PDF to MD IGDL
What it doesTurn PDFs into editable notes for Obsidian and Notion The fastest way to save Instagram reels, videos and photos in original quality
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan: Unlimited local conversion, 5 files per batch, ZIP download, 5 OCR pages after signup, 100 standard cloud conversions each month, 5 PDF exports per day. Pro: $7.90/month or $69/year (save 27% vs monthly), includes 100 files per batch, 300 OCR pages each month, 1,000 standard cloud convers Completely free with no daily limits, signup requirements or watermarks
Key features
  • Browser-based PDF to Markdown conversion
  • Optional cloud OCR for scanned documents
  • Batch Markdown download as ZIP
  • API and remote MCP access for automation
  • Local mode keeps files in browser
  • Convert DOCX and HTML to Markdown
  • Markdown to PDF conversion
  • Support for files up to 50 MB and 500 PDF pages locally
  • Blazing fast - most fetches finish in under 3 seconds
  • Original quality with no re-encoding or quality loss
  • Save full-resolution photos and carousel slides
  • Private by design - nothing stored on servers
  • Works on all devices - iPhone, Android, iPad, desktop
  • No signup required
  • No watermark on downloads
  • Unlimited downloads with no daily caps
  • Works with Reels, Videos, Photos, IGTV and Carousels
What makes it different
  • Cloud OCR only when needed for scans and complex layouts
  • API and MCP access for automation with same account credits
  • Completely free with no hidden pro tier or daily limits
  • Saves exact original quality MP4 files without re-encoding
  • Designed for privacy - links processed in-memory, nothing stored
  • Three-step process with zero friction
  • Built specifically for creators, editors and archivists
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)719
Citation Flow (Majestic)2924
Referring domains (Majestic)815

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