HTML to Markdown
Convert HTML markup to Markdown in your browser.
The HTML to Markdown tool offers a straightforward solution for converting your web content into the popular, lightweight markup language. Whether you're a developer migrating legacy website content to a static site generator, a blogger preparing articles for platforms that prefer Markdown, or a content creator documenting projects, this converter streamlines the process. Simply paste your HTML code, ranging from simple paragraphs and headings to more complex structures like tables and lists, into the input area. The tool then intelligently processes this markup, transforming <h1> tags into # headers, <a> tags into [link text](url), and <img> tags into .
The typical input is well-formed HTML, and the output is a standardized Markdown string, ready for immediate use in documentation, README files, or content management systems. For instance, an HTML snippet like <p>Hello <b>world</b>!</p> becomes Hello **world**!. It efficiently handles common elements, ensuring a consistent conversion. A key tip for optimal results is to provide semantic HTML. While the tool excels at translating structural elements, highly complex or malformed HTML with extensive inline CSS or JavaScript will only convert its underlying text and structural components, as Markdown inherently doesn't support advanced styling or scripting. Focus on the core content structure for the best Markdown translation.
How to use HTML to Markdown
Paste Your HTML
Copy the HTML code you wish to convert from your source (e.g., a web page, a code editor) and paste it into the designated "Input HTML" text area.
Initiate Conversion
Click the "Convert to Markdown" button. The tool will process your pasted HTML and generate the corresponding Markdown output.
Review the Output
The converted Markdown will appear in the "Output Markdown" text area. Examine the output to ensure it meets your requirements and verify the formatting.
Copy Markdown
Click the "Copy to Clipboard" button located next to the output area to easily grab the generated Markdown text for use in your desired application or document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HTML elements does the converter support?
The HTML to Markdown tool supports common semantic HTML elements including headings (h1-h6), paragraphs (p), links (a), images (img), lists (ul, ol, li), strong/bold (b, strong), emphasis/italic (i, em), blockquotes (blockquote), and tables.
How does the tool handle inline CSS or JavaScript within HTML?
Markdown does not support inline CSS or JavaScript. The converter will primarily extract and translate the structural and textual content of your HTML, ignoring CSS styles and JavaScript functionalities.
Are specific Markdown flavors supported, such as GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
The converter aims for standard CommonMark compatibility, which is widely adopted. While it covers most GFM elements, highly specific GFM extensions (like task lists without their HTML checkbox equivalent) might not translate directly from generic HTML.
Can I convert an entire HTML document, including <head> and <body> tags?
It's best practice to paste only the relevant content from within the <body> tag. The tool is designed to convert content markup, not document metadata or script references found in the <head> section.
What happens to HTML entities like & or <?
The converter intelligently decodes most common HTML entities back into their standard characters when converting to Markdown, ensuring the output is human-readable and correctly formatted.
Does the tool handle complex HTML tables accurately?
Yes, the HTML to Markdown tool is designed to convert standard HTML <table> structures into Markdown table syntax. Complex tables with extensive colspan or rowspan attributes will be represented to the best extent possible within Markdown's table limitations.