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I need to set up an Obsidian vault to capture content for a series of TTRPG campaigns. Obsidian uses markdown (.md) files. With content highly cross-linked. The source content is in a series of PDFs. Those PDFs are not set up very well to use AI tools to convert (they use a two-page layout so the AI tools get confused about how the text is meant to be ordered). I've tried that route and the results are not good. So I need someone to do this largely manually. Specifically requirements: For each source PDF: a) Go page-by-page and extract the content b) Build a page-by-page markdown file containing the content c) Any images in the source files do not need to be extracted, but do need a placeholder notation in the markdown file, something like, [Image - Region Map] or [Image - Broken Sword] d) All typesetting (headings, bold, italics, etc) in the source files needs to be preserved in standard markdown in the output e) Any sections that are meant to be contained together but break over pages (usually a table) need to be converted as single content block I have five source documents for this project, each pdf source is about 25kb in size but some of that is pictures which do not need conversion. Skills Needed: 1) Strong reading comprehension (English) 2) Familiarity with PDF file structure 3) Familiarity with Markdown language and .md files 4) Familiarity with Obsidian, how it handles information and content 5) Page Layout (desktop publishing, Quark Express, Adobe Design, Affinity Publisher, etc) familiarity would be a plus in terms being able to set up a sensible structure within the .md files Timeline: One month, flexible
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With over 16 years of experience as a proficient writer, I believe I bring just the right set of skills needed for this project. As a content creator, I have developed a strong reading comprehension in English which will be essential when translating the source PDFs into meaningful markdown files for Obsidian. Having worked extensively with various file structures, including PDFs, I am adept at navigating and extracting the necessary content from these files. My familiarity with Markdown language and .md files is another asset that I could bring to this project. This skill will ensure that all typesetting in the source PDFs, such as headings or formatting like bold and italics are preserved accurately in standard markdown in the output saving your time from manual editing. Lastly, my dexterity with desktop publishing tools such as Quark Express, Adobe Design, and Affinity Publisher would be valuable when structuring your content within the .md files. This will enable me to provide you with an organized and easy-to-navigate vault for your TTRPG campaigns within Obsidian—a crucial factor for smooth content referencing and interlinking. Paired with my dedication to delivering high-quality work promptly, I am confident that I can exceed your expectations and make your Obsidian vault ready quickly for your campaign.cast.
$250 USD in 7 days
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With a wealth of experience both in writing and manipulating document layouts, I am confident that I possess the necessary skill set to accomplish this project successfully. My familiarity with PDF files will be pivotal in ensuring that content is accurately extracted from your source PDFs and transformed into page-by-page markdown files. Not to mention my proficiency in Markdown language, .md file formatting, as well as my understanding of Obsidian's handling of information - crucial competencies for streamlining and tailoring your extracted content effectively. Moreover, having worked extensively with desktop publishing software such as Quark Express, Adobe Design and Affinity Publisher, I am adept at creating structured and visually appealing layouts that prioritize the flow of information. This means that your cross-linked TTRPG campaign content will not only be assembled with precision following your specifications but will also retain all typesetting from the source PDFs – headings, bold, italics etc– ensuring compatibility with Obsidian's use of standard markdown. What truly sets me apart from other candidates is not just my technical capacity; rather, it is my commitment to client satisfaction and efficient service delivery that has earned me returning clients throughout my 13+ years career. As a freelancer, quality and timely delivery are top priorities for me, and an added advantage you'll receive by hiring Muhammad Tabish
$300 USD in 2 days
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I am PH.D Writer, 12+ years, And would have no problem providing you with the HIGH-Quality work you need. All my work is 100% my own and never Copied, Spun or Plagiarized, so you won’t have to worry about that at all. My three core values are EFFICIENCY, QUALITY, and EXPERTISE. I will deliver this work within the stipulated DEADLINE and a guarantee of NON-PLAGIARIZED work. Hire me, and you will get value for your money. Thank you
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Hello, I'd be happy to help with your Obsidian vault project. I understand the importance of preserving the original structure, formatting, and readability when converting complex two-page PDF layouts into clean, well-organized Markdown files. I'll manually process each document, maintain headings, bold, italics, and placeholders for images, while ensuring tables and multi-page sections remain intact. Before I begin, could you please confirm whether you'd like tables and sections that span multiple pages to be reconstructed as single continuous Markdown blocks while preserving the original reading order? I’m ready to get started. Thank you!
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hi there, We can handle the page-by-page PDF to Markdown conversion for your Obsidian vault with careful attention to reading order, preserved headings/bold/italics, and placeholder notes for images. Our approach also covers cross-page content blocks, including tables, so the .md output stays usable for linked TTRPG campaign notes. Our initial assumption is that the PDFs are readable enough for manual extraction without heavy OCR repair, and that faithful structure matters more than visual replication. Best Regards, 8veer
$356 USD in 7 days
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Hello, A clean Obsidian vault starts with accurate Markdown, not automated conversions that scramble the content. I completely understand why AI has failed with your two page PDF layout, and I read your requirements carefully. Every PDF will be reviewed page by page, preserving the correct reading order, headings, bold, italics, tables, and document structure while adding meaningful image placeholders instead of extracting graphics. I will manually convert each document into well organized Markdown files that work naturally within Obsidian. Tables and sections spanning multiple pages will remain intact as single content blocks, ensuring the final vault is easy to navigate and ready for future cross linking. Accuracy and consistency will be the priority throughout the entire project rather than relying on unreliable automated tools. Approximately how many pages are there across all five PDFs, and would you like the Markdown files organized into folders that match your campaign structure? Please come over chat and discuss your requirement in a detailed way.
$300 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, I can manually extract your PDFs into page-by-page Markdown, preserving headings, emphasis, and merged table blocks for Obsidian. I'll add clear image placeholders and structure files for easy cross-linking and vault navigation. I have experience converting messy two-page-layout PDFs into Obsidian-ready .md files, working carefully page-by-page. Thanks, Wilfred
$300 USD in 2 days
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Hi, I'd be happy to help with this project. I'm familiar with Markdown and Obsidian, and I understand the importance of preserving document structure, formatting, and readability. I'll manually extract the content page by page, maintain headings, bold, italics, and tables, add image placeholders where needed, and ensure the final `.md` files are clean, well-structured, and ready for use in an Obsidian vault. I'm detail-oriented, communicate clearly, and can deliver accurate work within the agreed timeline. Looking forward to working with you. Best regards, **Kishor**
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, Converting RPG sourcebooks into an Obsidian vault is more than copying text—it requires preserving the structure, readability, and relationships that make information easy to navigate during a campaign. Clean Markdown, consistent formatting, and logical organization are essential for an Obsidian knowledge base that remains useful long after the initial conversion. This is where I come in. I'm experienced working with Markdown, structured documentation, and content formatting. I'll manually review each PDF page by page, preserving headings, emphasis, lists, and tables while inserting meaningful image placeholders and ensuring content that spans multiple pages remains intact. The output will be organized into clean, Obsidian-friendly `.md` files that are easy to expand and cross-link as your vault grows. I'll pay close attention to formatting accuracy, reading order, and consistency throughout all five documents, delivering well-structured Markdown that's ready for immediate use in Obsidian. I'm comfortable with your one-month timeline and would be happy to discuss your preferred vault structure before getting started. Best, Taiwo
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Your project is a great fit for my attention to detail. I understand that this isn't just PDF conversion—it's about creating a clean, well-structured Obsidian vault with accurate Markdown formatting and content that remains easy to navigate and cross-link. Here's what I'll deliver: • Manual page-by-page extraction from each PDF • Clean, properly formatted Markdown (.md) files • Preservation of headings, bold, italics, lists, tables, and other formatting • Image placeholder tags (e.g., [Image - Region Map]) where appropriate • Continuous tables and content blocks merged correctly across page breaks • Well-organized files ready for use in Obsidian • Careful proofreading to ensure accuracy and consistency I understand the importance of maintaining the original structure while producing Markdown that's readable, searchable, and easy to expand with links as your TTRPG campaigns grow. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/leenadvnani6 I'd be happy to review one of the PDFs before we begin so I can confirm the structure and ensure the output matches exactly what you're looking for. P.S. • Careful manual conversion—no unreliable automated extraction. • Strong understanding of Markdown formatting and document structure. • High attention to detail with consistent formatting throughout every file. • My focus is accuracy first, ensuring your Obsidian vault is clean, organized, and ready for long-term use.
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hi! I can manually convert your PDFs into clean, well-structured Markdown files optimized for Obsidian. I understand the challenges of two-page PDF layouts and will preserve headings, bold, italics, tables, and logical content flow while adding clear image placeholders and keeping page continuity where needed. I have experience with Markdown, PDF extraction, and data organization, and I can deliver accurate, cross-link-ready files within your one-month timeline. I focus on quality over automated conversion.
$300 USD in 7 days
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Greetings, I see you're looking to convert some PDFs into markdown for use in an Obsidian vault for your TTRPG campaigns. It sounds like a fun project! I would carefully go through each page of your PDFs, extracting the content manually to ensure everything is organized correctly. This way, I can maintain the formatting, like headings and bold text, just as you need it. With my strong reading comprehension and familiarity with both Markdown and Obsidian, I can provide the structured files you’re looking for. I understand how important cross-linking is for your content, so I’ll make sure everything flows well. I have experience with similar tasks, which will help me keep the process smooth and efficient. Looking forward to helping you with this project!
$500 USD in 7 days
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I understand that you need PDF documents converted to Markdown for the purpose of importing to an Obsidian vault. Although AI tools were unhelpful, it's likely an automation workflow/script can be used anyway. I've successfully delivered many of these [on another platform]. After reviewing a sample document, I can make 1 of 3 recommendations. My cost is $300 and I'm able to deliver back samples for review within 24 hours. Let me know what works with you. Cost / timeline: Est cost: $300 Est turnaround time: 3-4 days Recently completed projects: - Python Developer Needed for Web Scraping Scripts - Web scraper to collect fiduciary information from website - Scrape Provider Directory Sites What my clients receive: - A cross-platform codebase w/ a GUI - Installation instructions - Sample data per your project instructions Experience: Web Scraping, App scraping, Data Parsing, Lead Generation, Browser Automation, Api Integration About me: I'm a data scraping expert with a wide range of experience. My goal is to build stable and re-usable applications that work for you. Feel free to message me for any questions. --- - Scripts, solutions, frameworks - Over 300 scrapers completed
$300 USD in 4 days
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Handling PDFs that are poorly structured can be tricky, especially when it comes to extracting content for markdown. If not done carefully, important information could easily get lost or misrepresented, leading to confusion down the line. This could undermine your campaigns, making it harder for you to get the most out of your Obsidian vault. I can meticulously go through each PDF, extracting content page-by-page and ensuring that everything is transferred into clean markdown format. I’ll preserve all the necessary formatting—headings, bold, and italics—so it looks just right in Obsidian. Plus, I’ll include placeholder notations for images to keep everything organized. I’m committed to making sure you’re satisfied with the final product, and I’m open to revisions if anything needs tweaking. What’s your ideal turnaround time for the first document? Also, do you have any specific preferences for how you want the markdown files organized?
$300 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I'd be happy to help with this project. I'm a Software Engineering student with experience working extensively in Markdown, structured documentation, and technical content. I'm comfortable reading complex PDFs, preserving formatting, and creating clean, well-organized `.md` files. I also understand the importance of maintaining a consistent structure for knowledge bases, especially when they're intended for tools like Obsidian with extensive cross-linking. I understand your requirements, including: * Manually extracting content page by page. * Preserving headings, bold, italics, tables, and overall document structure using standard Markdown. * Adding descriptive placeholders for images. * Combining content that spans multiple pages into a single logical block. * Producing clean, organized Markdown files suitable for an Obsidian vault. I'm detail-oriented, patient with manual tasks, and committed to accuracy over rushed automation. While my background is in software engineering rather than publishing, I'm a quick learner and comfortable adapting to established formatting standards. The one-month timeline works well for me, and I'd be happy to complete a sample page first so you can verify that the formatting matches your expectations before proceeding with the full project. I look forward to hearing from you.
$300 USD in 30 days
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Hello, Jonathon W Your project requires careful manual work—not another automated conversion—and that's exactly what I can provide. I'll go through every PDF page by page, preserving formatting and logical content flow while converting everything into clean, Obsidian-friendly Markdown. My approach includes: Manual text extraction with correct reading order Accurate Markdown formatting Image placeholder annotations Merging split tables and continued sections into complete blocks Consistent formatting across all five documents I understand that for TTRPG content, structure and readability are just as important as accuracy. Every file will be organized so it's easy to navigate, expand, and cross-link inside Obsidian. I'm committed to delivering high-quality work with excellent attention to detail and clear communication throughout the project. Let's discuss your preferred folder structure and naming convention, and I can get started right away.
$500 USD in 7 days
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With expertise in converting PDFs to markdown for Obsidian, I ensure precise content extraction and formatting. I integrate placeholders for images and ensure cohesive structuring. Let's discuss your desired information architecture and potential scalability needs for your TTRPG campaigns. Expect meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication throughout our collaboration.
$675 USD in 5 days
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Hello, I have relevant experience. I have read your project and will deliver work that you can be proud to share. I am a reliable freelancer with 5 years of experience in Technical Writing, Content Writing and I helped many clients in the past. I keep my portfolio up to date. View my recent projects and reviews at https://www.freelancer.com/u/Jumpnest I would love to connect in chat to discuss details. Thanks, Jumpnest
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I can convert your PDF content into clean Markdown formatted specifically for use in Obsidian. I understand the importance of maintaining structure for TTRPG campaigns. I have experience organizing complex notes in Markdown for knowledge management systems, ensuring readability and easy linking. I will deliver well-structured Markdown files ready to integrate into your Obsidian vault. Happy to review your current setup and get this back to a stable state.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am interested in your Obsidian vault project and have experience working with Markdown formatting, structured documentation, and content organization. I can manually review each PDF page-by-page, preserve headings and formatting, add image placeholders, and ensure tables or multi-page sections remain logically connected in the final Markdown files. I understand the importance of clean, well-structured notes for Obsidian and cross-linked campaign content. I would be happy to review the source files and discuss the best approach for your timeline. Best regards
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