pdf2md-academic

Convert academic PDFs with formulas, figures, and citations into Markdown.

4|1|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rongarede/skill-snapshots --skill pdf2md-academic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pdf2md-academic
Source: https://github.com/rongarede/skill-snapshots/tree/main/writing/pdf2md-academic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rongarede/skill-snapshots --skill pdf2md-academic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

这款工具将含公式、图表、引用的学术论文 PDF 转换为排版整洁、可渲染的 Markdown,便于笔记、博客或论文撰写。

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 保留论文结构:标题、作者、摘要、关键词、正文各级标题、结论、参考文献等完整转换
  • 公式与图表处理:将行内和独立公式用 LaTeX 风格包裹,保留图注和图像占位
  • 引用与参考文献:保持引用标签,生成可编辑的参考文献列表
  • Use Case:研究生需要把大量 PDF 论文快速整理成 Markdown,便于笔记和写作。

Quick Start

使用 /pdf2md 将指定的 PDF 转换为 Markdown,直接输出结果到终端或保存为 .md 文件。

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf2md-academic

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert academic PDFs to Markdown while preserving equations and figures?

To convert academic PDFs to Markdown, this tool processes scholarly documents and preserves titles, authors, abstracts, sections, LaTeX-wrapped equations, figures, and references into clean, Markdown-formatted text. It wraps inline and standalone formulas in LaTeX style and retains figure placeholders.

What is the best way to extract citations and references from a scholarly PDF into a readable format?

Extracting citations and references from a scholarly PDF is handled by maintaining original citation labels and generating an editable, Markdown-formatted reference list. This allows researchers to easily manage bibliographies during note-taking or manuscript writing.

Can I use this PDF to Markdown converter for OCR processing of academic papers?

Yes, you can use this PDF to Markdown converter for academic papers as it supports OCR to process documents containing formulas, figures, and citations, turning them into readable notes or manuscripts suitable for researchers and students.

How do I transform research paper PDFs into Markdown notes for academic writing?

You can transform research paper PDFs into Markdown notes by running the conversion command on your specified file. It outputs structured Markdown with proper headings, keywords, and abstract sections directly to your terminal or saves it as a .md file.

Does converting academic PDFs to Markdown retain the original document's section structure?

Yes, converting academic PDFs to Markdown retains the original document structure by preserving all levels of headings, the abstract, keywords, body sections, conclusions, and references with Markdown-ready formatting for immediate use.