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Paste your HTML
Drop in raw HTML markup copied from a webpage, CMS editor, or exported document into the input box.
HTML to Markdown Converter
Convert standard HTML elements and tags into clean, structured Markdown text instantly. 100% browser-based DOM parser with zero server requests.
Developer Tool
HTML to Markdown Converter
Markdown Output
100% Secure & Private
Processed locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.
How to use
Use this html to markdown converter in three simple steps
Our workflow is designed to be straightforward, allowing you to complete your task in seconds.
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Review the Markdown
The converter maps headings, lists, links, and code blocks into clean Markdown syntax as you paste.
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Copy or reuse the output
Copy the finished Markdown into a README, blog post, or docs file, or tweak it before saving.
Tag Conversion
Converts headers, lists, links, and bold elements perfectly.
Clean Output
Strips complex styles and classes to leave pure raw Markdown.
GitHub Flavored
Maintains compatibility with standard GitHub readme syntaxes.
Secure Parsing
Prevents XSS attacks by parsing the document securely in memory.
Use cases
Useful for different workflows
CMS Migration
Convert old HTML articles to markdown for static blog generators.
Readme Formatting
Convert standard HTML pages to clean README.md content.
Text Editor Import
Import raw web tags as text-friendly markdown configurations.
Tool guide
Why Convert HTML to Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax. It is designed so that it can be converted to HTML and many other formats. For writers, editors, and engineers, converting bloated HTML syntax into clean Markdown makes it easier to write, read, edit, and manage content in repositories or text editors.
Common use cases
Markdown is the default format for developer docs and many publishing tools, so converting HTML to Markdown comes up often. Typical uses include:
- Moving web page content into a README or GitHub wiki.
- Cleaning up HTML pasted from a CMS or WYSIWYG editor.
- Migrating blog posts into static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, or Next.js.
- Turning email or document HTML into plain, portable text.
- Preparing content for note apps such as Obsidian or Notion.
Supported HTML Elements & Tags
Our parsing engine correctly translates standard tags like:
<h1>through<h6>to Markdown heading symbols (#to######).<strong>and<em>tags to bold (**) and italic (*) syntax formats.- Lists, hyperlinks, blockquotes, and code wrappers to standard markdown equivalents.
Paste your code in the raw container, and the local engine runs standard DOM parsing inside your browser. It cleans up double spacing, translates elements recursively, and delivers instant results with full privacy.
HTML to Markdown reference table
This quick reference shows how common HTML tags map to their Markdown equivalents, so you know what to expect from the output.
| HTML element | Markdown output |
|---|---|
<h1> ... <h6> | # to ###### |
<strong>, <b> | **bold** |
<em>, <i> | *italic* |
<a href> | [text](url) |
<img> |  |
<ul> / <li> | - item |
<ol> / <li> | 1. item |
<pre> / <code> | Fenced code block |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which HTML tags are supported by this converter?
We support core markup elements including Headers (h1-h6), Paragraphs (p), Linebreaks (br), strong/bold (b/strong), emphasis/italic (em/i), unordered/ordered lists (ul/ol/li), links (a), image links (img), blocks (div/p), and formatted code blocks (pre/code).
Is this converter safe for private content pages?
Yes, completely. The HTML strings are parsed inside your browser tab using DOMParser. Your raw layout files, content pieces, or code segments are never sent over the internet.
How does the converter handle tables or unsupported elements?
If the parser encounters an unsupported tag, it recursively pulls the inner text node or markup content inside the tag, ignoring the raw container tags to keep the resulting Markdown text clean.
Will inline styles and class attributes carry over to Markdown?
No. Presentational attributes like style, class, and id are dropped, since Markdown is a plain-text format focused on structure rather than CSS styling.
Is the converted Markdown compatible with GitHub and static site generators?
Yes. The output uses standard CommonMark-style syntax, so it renders correctly on GitHub, GitLab, and generators like Jekyll, Hugo, and Next.js.
From our blog
Turn Messy HTML Into Clean Markdown
Read the full guide behind the HTML to Markdown Converter and get the most out of it.
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