HTML to Markdown
Convert HTML content to clean Markdown syntax.
Why Convert HTML to Markdown?
HTML and Markdown are both markup languages for structuring and formatting text, but they serve very different audiences. HTML is the language of the web — verbose, tag-heavy, and designed for browsers to render. Markdown is a lightweight, human-readable syntax designed for writers and developers who want to produce formatted content without the noise of angle brackets and closing tags.
The need to convert between the two comes up all the time. A developer copying blog content from a CMS into a static site generator (Jekyll, Hugo, Eleventy). A technical writer porting documentation from an HTML wiki into a Markdown-based documentation platform. A content editor extracting formatted text from a web page to publish on GitHub, Notion, or README files.
Our free HTML to Markdown converter handles this translation instantly, directly in your browser.
Key Features
Accurate, Clean Conversion
The converter intelligently maps HTML elements to their Markdown equivalents — headings to # symbols, bold to **, italic to *, links to [text](url), and so on.
Supports Rich HTML Elements
Handles headings (H1–H6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, code blocks, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, tables, horizontal rules, and hyperlinks.
Preserves Link Targets
Hyperlinks are converted to proper Markdown link syntax [link text](https://url) with both the display text and the URL intact.
Table Conversion
HTML tables are converted to GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) pipe tables, which are widely supported in most Markdown renderers.
100% Private
Your HTML content is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
Instant, Free, No Limits
Paste HTML, see Markdown. No sign-up, no usage caps.
How to Use the HTML to Markdown Converter
- Paste your HTML code into the input text area on the left.
- The Markdown output appears automatically in the right panel.
- Click "Copy" to copy the Markdown to your clipboard.
- Paste the Markdown wherever you need it.
HTML to Markdown Element Mapping
Understanding how HTML elements translate to Markdown is useful for verifying conversion accuracy:
| HTML | Markdown |
|---|---|
<h1>Title</h1> | # Title |
<h2>Subtitle</h2> | ## Subtitle |
<strong>Bold</strong> | **Bold** |
<em>Italic</em> | *Italic* |
<a href="url">text</a> | [text](url) |
<code>inline</code> | `inline` |
<pre><code>block</code></pre> | ``` block ``` |
<blockquote>quote</blockquote> | > quote |
<ul><li>item</li></ul> | - item |
<ol><li>item</li></ol> | 1. item |
<hr> | --- |
Practical Use Cases
Moving Content to Static Site Generators
Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, and Eleventy all use Markdown for content. Converting HTML from an existing CMS makes migration far faster.
GitHub README and Documentation
Developers writing documentation often have existing HTML documentation from legacy systems. Converting to Markdown puts it in the right format for GitHub repos and GitHub Pages.
Notion, Obsidian, and Markdown Note Apps
Many modern note-taking applications use Markdown natively. Converting HTML content from the web lets you paste clean, formatted notes.
Blogging Platforms
Ghost, HashNode, Dev.to, and Medium all support Markdown or rich-text formats that are derived from it. Converting HTML articles to Markdown makes republishing easier.
Cleaning Up Scraped Content
Web-scraped content comes as raw HTML. Converting it to Markdown removes unnecessary tags and produces clean, readable text.
Limitations and Caveats
- CSS styles are not preserved. Inline styles like
color: redorfont-size: 14pxare stripped since Markdown has no equivalent. - Complex table layouts (merged cells, multi-row headers) may not convert perfectly to Markdown tables.
- JavaScript-generated content cannot be converted — only static HTML you paste or type.
- Images produce placeholder Markdown
but the image files themselves are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)? Yes. Tables, strikethrough, and code fencing all follow GFM conventions.
What if the HTML has classes or IDs on elements? Class and ID attributes are ignored since Markdown does not have an equivalent concept.
Can I convert an entire web page? You can paste the page's HTML source, but complex page layouts (navigation menus, sidebars, footers) will produce noisy Markdown. It works best on article-level content rather than full page HTML.
Is my content stored anywhere? No. All processing happens in your browser tab. Nothing is sent to any server.
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