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MinerU

High-quality PDF to Markdown and JSON converter for developers.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

MinerU is a powerful tool designed to convert PDF documents into easily readable and editable formats like Markdown and JSON, streamlining documentation management and content extraction processes.

MinerU stands out by offering high-quality PDF to Markdown and JSON conversions with customizable output options, making it ideal for developers and data scientists who require precise content extraction from complex documents.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need to convert technical documentation into more accessible and editable formats like Markdown and JSON.

  • Data scientists looking for a tool that can extract structured data from PDFs with high accuracy.

  • Teams working on digital libraries or archives where content needs to be converted from PDF to other formats.

Look elsewhere if

  • Users who require real-time conversion capabilities as MinerU is designed for batch processing.

  • Projects that need support for languages other than Python, as MinerU currently only supports Python.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited support for certain PDF features

    Complex PDF elements like embedded fonts and custom page layouts may not convert accurately

  2. 02

    Performance issues with large or highly formatted PDFs

    Conversion times increase exponentially with the complexity of input documents

What it does well

  • High-quality conversion from PDF to Markdown and JSON formats.

  • Support for complex document structures including tables, images, and footnotes.

  • Customizable output options for fine-tuned content extraction.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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