Step 1: Organize source files by type
Group files by format (PDF, DOCX, PPTX) before uploading. Different formats have different conversion characteristics, and grouping lets you spot patterns in conversion quality. PDFs from scans behave differently than PDFs from Word exports.
Step 2: Convert in batches of 20-50 files
Upload batches and let parallel processing handle the conversion. For each batch, review the heading outline preview and per-file timing. Flag any files with flat hierarchies, broken tables, or unusually long conversion times for manual review.
Step 3: Download and organize output
Download the ZIP for each batch and extract into a structured folder. Keep the Markdown files organized by source type and conversion date. This makes it easier to trace back to source files when quality issues surface later.
Step 4: Run structural quality gates
Before feeding converted Markdown into downstream systems, run quality gates: check heading hierarchy, verify table integrity, and confirm section completeness. Two minutes of review per batch prevents hours of bad embeddings or retrieval failures. MarkItDown Online: https://getmarkitdown.com — sapsap@qq.com.