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Source: HighlightsFormat: Markdown

Convert PDF Highlights to Markdown

The gold standard for digital note-taking. Move your highlights into your Markdown files with zero friction.

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Securely extract highlights and comments in seconds.

Example Output
preview.md
# Literature Review Highlights

> [!NOTE] Key finding on page 12
Data privacy regulations have significantly evolved since 2020... [[page 12]]

The Foundation of Your Digital Garden

Markdown is the lingua franca of modern note-taking. By converting your PDF highlights to Markdown, you ensure your notes remain accessible, searchable, and platform-independent for decades using the Zettelkasten method.

Seamless Interaction with Obsidian, Logseq & Roam

Highlights trapped in a PDF are static and dead. Once converted to Markdown, they become living nodes in your knowledge graph. Our tool optimizes output for these tools:

  • Blockquotes: Highlights are formatted as standard quote blocks (> text), separating source material from your thoughts.
  • Page Links: We generate links (e.g., [[MyBook.pdf#page=15]]) that allow you to click and jump back to the original context in supported readers.
  • Metadata Headers: Optionally include the book title, author, and date as YAML frontmatter or headers.

Don't let proprietary formats lock up your knowledge. Liberation begins with Markdown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are page links preserved?

Yes. We generate internal page links (anchors) that work with most Markdown previewers.

Does it support bold/italic?

Yes. If the PDF highlight contains bold or italic text, we attempt to preserve it in Markdown syntax.

Is it compatible with Hugo/Jekyll?

Yes. The output is standard CommonMark-compliant, making it perfect for static site generators.