PDF Tools for E-Books & Long Reading
Split into chapters, compress for Kindle, OCR scanned books, convert to Markdown for notes — the reader's toolkit.
Recommended tools
Split PDF →
Extract pages or split a PDF into multiple documents.
Compress PDF →
Reduce file size while keeping the best quality possible.
OCR PDF →
Recognize text in scanned PDFs so you can search and copy it.
PDF to Markdown →
Convert a PDF into a clean Markdown (.md) file — perfect for AI, Obsidian, and docs.
Extract Images →
Pull all embedded images out of a PDF as separate files.
Resize PDF →
Change PDF page size to A4, Letter, Legal, or any custom size.
From PDF to readable
Long-form PDFs are awkward on every device: too heavy for mobile, too rigid for note-taking, too image-heavy for e-readers. PDF Genie's reader-focused tools make long content portable. Split a 500-page book into chapters that your e-reader can paginate properly. Compress image-heavy art books so they fit on a Kindle. OCR a scanned academic text so you can highlight and search. Convert to Markdown for your commonplace-book workflow.
Splitting into chapters
E-readers handle 50-page chapters much better than 500-page monoliths. Split PDF accepts custom ranges like "1-22, 23-40, 41-63" — one per chapter — and outputs a set of smaller PDFs you can sideload.
Shrinking art books
Photography and art books can easily exceed 500 MB. Compress PDF at the Extreme preset can cut that by 90% with modest visible quality loss — often the right trade for mobile reading.
OCR for scans
Older academic titles and out-of-print books are usually image-only scans. OCR PDF adds a text layer so highlight, search, and text-to-speech tools work.
Markdown conversion
For commonplace-book users, PDF to Markdown rewrites a PDF as clean .md with headings, paragraphs, and basic lists — perfect for pasting into Obsidian, Notion, or your static site.
FAQ
Does Kindle support PDF?⌄
Yes — email the file to your Kindle email address, or use Amazon's Send to Kindle tool. For best reading experience, compress to reduce size and ensure any scanned content has OCR applied.
How do I preserve the table of contents when splitting?⌄
Splitting removes chapter-level bookmarks from the cut points. For full TOC preservation, use Extract Pages on each chapter range instead — bookmarks within that range are preserved.
Is the Markdown conversion good enough for publishing?⌄
It's a great starting point. Headings, paragraphs, and basic bullet/numbered lists translate cleanly. Footnotes, sidebars, and complex multi-column layouts usually need manual cleanup post-conversion.