Why Markdown can help
A clean text representation is easier to inspect than an opaque upload and can make headings, lists and source passages easier to discuss. It is a working copy, not a replacement for the authoritative document.
- Keep the original file beside the converted version.
- Preserve meaningful headings and source labels.
- Record the converter version and any options you use.
- Do not assume scanned images or complex tables were interpreted correctly.
A four-step conversion review
- Confirm that you have permission to process the file and follow the official project instructions for your environment.
- Convert a small, non-confidential sample before processing a larger set.
- Compare headings, tables, notes, links, numbers and missing content against the original.
- Clean obvious conversion issues, then decide whether uploading the resulting text to an AI service is authorised.
A realistic example
Conversion is not anonymisation
- Private text remains private after its format changes.
- Metadata, embedded comments or hidden content may need separate inspection.
- Dependencies and processing location matter for confidential files.
- Remove unnecessary personal information and follow your organisation’s AI-use policy.
- Keep a human review between converted text and any published claim.
Official and reference links