HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML to Markdown format. Conversion happens automatically as you type.

HTML Input
Markdown Output

What is the HTML to Markdown Converter?

The HTML to Markdown Converter is a free online tool that transforms HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown syntax. Markdown has become the standard writing format for documentation, README files, static site generators, knowledge bases, and note-taking applications. If you have content trapped in HTML, whether from a web page, a CMS export, or an email template, this tool converts it into portable Markdown in seconds. The entire conversion runs in your browser using JavaScript, which means your HTML content is never uploaded to a server. There is no account to create, no software to install, and no usage limits. Your data stays private on your device from start to finish.

When to Use the HTML to Markdown Converter

This tool is valuable any time you need to move content out of HTML and into a Markdown-based workflow, saving you from tedious manual reformatting.

  • Migrating blog posts or articles from a traditional CMS like WordPress to a Markdown-based static site generator such as Hugo, Jekyll, or Astro.
  • Converting copied web page content into Markdown for use in GitHub READMEs, wikis, or pull request descriptions.
  • Cleaning up HTML email templates or rich-text editor output into a simpler, version-control-friendly format.
  • Preparing documentation from legacy HTML help files for modern documentation platforms like GitBook, Docusaurus, or Notion.
  • Extracting readable text from complex HTML structures for use in note-taking apps such as Obsidian or Bear.
  • Converting HTML snippets for embedding in Markdown-based project management tools like Jira or Linear.

How It Works

Paste your HTML into the input panel or upload an HTML file, and the converter processes it entirely in your browser. It parses the HTML DOM structure and translates each element into its Markdown equivalent: headings become hash symbols, bold and italic text use asterisks, links are converted to inline syntax, lists are properly indented, and code blocks are wrapped in backticks. The resulting Markdown appears in the output panel, formatted and ready to copy or download. Because the tool operates client-side, conversion is instantaneous and works even offline once the page has loaded. Complex elements like tables, images, and nested lists are handled automatically, producing Markdown that renders correctly across all standard Markdown processors.