Convert a folder of PDFs into a folder of Markdown files with embedded PDFs.
This plugin is useful for users who want to migrate their PDF notes from different apps (e.g., Boox) or organize their reference materials inside Obsidian.
- Convert all PDFs in a selected folder into individual Markdown files.
- Each Markdown file will embed its corresponding PDF.
- Optionally rename the input folder after conversion.
- Configurable suffix for renaming the input folder.
- Rename Input Folder: If enabled, the input folder will be renamed by adding
_NOTES
or the configured suffix after conversion. - Input Folder Suffix: The suffix to add to the input folder after conversion.
- Right-click on any folder containing PDFs inside Obsidian.
- Select "Convert PDFs to Markdown".
- The plugin will:
- Create a new folder with the same name as the original.
- Convert each PDF into a Markdown file.
- Embed the corresponding PDF inside the Markdown file.
- If the Rename Input Folder setting is enabled, the original folder will be renamed with a
_PDF
suffix.
- Download and place this plugin inside your Obsidian plugins folder.
- Enable "PDF Folder to Markdown" from Settings > Community Plugins.
- Adjust settings as needed under Settings > PDF Folder to Markdown.
- Fork the repository.
- Create a feature branch.
- Make your changes and ensure the code follows best practices.
- Submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Created with ❤️ for the Obsidian community.
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