HTML to Markdown Converter
Convert HTML code to clean Markdown format. Perfect for converting web content, documentation, and blog posts to Markdown for GitHub, static site generators, and content management systems.
Headings & paragraphs
Links & images
Lists & tables
Code blocks
How to Convert HTML to Markdown
Our HTML to Markdown converter transforms HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown syntax. Simply paste your HTML content, and get properly formatted Markdown output instantly. The converter handles all common HTML elements and converts them to their Markdown equivalents.
Supported HTML Elements
- Headings: H1-H6 tags converted to # syntax
- Text Formatting: Bold, italic, strikethrough
- Links: Anchor tags with href and title attributes
- Images: Image tags with src, alt, and title
- Lists: Ordered and unordered lists with nested items
- Code: Inline code and code blocks with syntax highlighting
- Blockquotes: Quoted text and citations
- Tables: Basic table structure with headers
- Line Breaks: Preserved spacing and paragraphs
Use Cases
- Converting web content to Markdown for documentation
- Migrating blog posts to static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby)
- Creating README files for GitHub repositories
- Converting HTML emails to Markdown format
- Preparing content for Markdown-based CMS platforms
- Converting rich text editor output to Markdown
- Extracting content from HTML for reuse
Why Convert HTML to Markdown?
Markdown is simpler, more readable, and easier to maintain than HTML. It's widely supported by documentation platforms, static site generators, and content management systems. Converting HTML to Markdown makes content more portable and easier to edit in plain text editors.
Features
- Real-time Conversion: See Markdown output as you type or paste HTML
- Download as .md File: Save converted Markdown directly to your computer
- Copy to Clipboard: One-click copying of Markdown output
- Whitespace Control: Option to preserve or normalize whitespace
- Code Block Detection: Automatically formats <pre> and <code> tags
- Table Support: Converts HTML tables to Markdown table syntax
Privacy First
All conversion happens directly in your browser. Your HTML data is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for sensitive content. The conversion is performed using client-side JavaScript only.
Tips for Best Results
- Use well-formed, valid HTML for accurate conversion
- Complex nested structures may require manual adjustment
- Custom HTML elements are preserved as-is in the output
- Enable "Preserve whitespace" for code-heavy content
- Review table conversions for complex table structures