Python

Marker

Convert PDFs to clean Markdown fast
by VikParuchuri · GPL-3.0
40 610stars2 940forksPythonlanguage2 days agolast push
Document AI & OCRPDF-to-Markdown converterGPL-3.0Runs locallyPythonIntermediate

From the README

Install
pip install marker-pdf

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What is Marker?

Marker converts PDFs and office documents to clean Markdown, JSON and HTML with high accuracy, handling tables, equations and multi-column layouts.

Why people choose Marker

Marker at a glance

CategoryDocument AI & OCR
TypePDF-to-Markdown converter
LicenseGPL-3.0
Runs locallyYes
Built withPython
Skill levelIntermediate
Best fordevelopers feeding documents into RAG pipelines
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Marker head-to-head

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FAQ

Is Marker free?

Marker is free and open-source (GPL-3.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Marker locally?

Yes. Marker is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

What is the best alternative to Marker?

Popular open-source alternatives include MarkItDown, Docling, Surya. See the comparisons above to choose.

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