HTML to Markdown Converter — Instant & Free

Convert HTML code to clean Markdown syntax. Handles headings, lists, links, tables, code blocks. Free browser-based converter.

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How the HTML to Markdown Converter Works

  1. Paste your HTML code into the input field
  2. The converter parses the HTML DOM structure in real time
  3. Each HTML element is mapped to its Markdown equivalent
  4. Copy the clean Markdown output with one click

HTML to Markdown Conversion Guide

HTML to Markdown conversion is straightforward for most elements. Headings (h1-h6) become hash prefixes, paragraphs become plain text separated by blank lines, and links become [text](url) format. Tables convert to pipe-separated rows with a header divider. For best results, use well-structured HTML with proper nesting. Inline styles and complex CSS layouts cannot be represented in Markdown and will be stripped during conversion.

When to Use an HTML to Markdown Converter

Use this converter when migrating content from HTML-based CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla) to Markdown-based systems (Hugo, Jekyll, Astro, Gatsby). It is also ideal for converting HTML email content to Markdown for documentation, cleaning up HTML from rich text editors, extracting readable content from web pages, and preparing content for Git-based workflows where Markdown is the standard format.

Common Use Cases

  • •Migrate WordPress or Drupal content to Markdown-based static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, or Astro Markdown Editor — Live Preview & Export
  • •Convert HTML email templates to Markdown for documentation and archiving
  • •Clean up HTML output from rich text editors like TinyMCE, CKEditor, or Google Docs Markdown Preview — Live Side-by-Side View
  • •Prepare web content for Git-based documentation workflows using Markdown
  • •Extract readable Markdown from scraped HTML for content analysis

Expert Tips

  • ✱For best results, paste only the content body HTML — exclude headers, navigation, and footers
  • ✱Use the Markdown Preview tool to verify the converted output renders correctly
  • ✱Complex HTML tables with merged cells may not convert perfectly — simplify the table structure first

Frequently Asked Questions

Which HTML elements are supported?▾
The converter handles headings (h1-h6), paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, tables, blockquotes, code blocks, inline code, and horizontal rules. Unsupported elements like forms and iframes are stripped.
Does it preserve HTML attributes?▾
Link href and image src/alt attributes are preserved. CSS classes, inline styles, and data attributes are removed since Markdown does not support styling.
Can I convert entire web pages?▾
Yes, but for best results, paste only the content area HTML rather than the full page including headers, footers, and navigation. The converter processes all HTML but non-content elements produce cluttered output.
Is my HTML sent to a server?▾
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser. Your HTML never leaves your device.
How are nested lists handled?▾
Nested lists are converted with proper indentation. Each nesting level adds 2 or 4 spaces before the list marker, matching standard Markdown nesting conventions.

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