HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML to clean Markdown format. Strip HTML tags and convert headings, links, images, lists, and code blocks to Markdown syntax. Free online converter.

About HTML to Markdown Conversion

HTML to Markdown conversion is essential for extracting clean, readable content from web pages. While HTML is the standard format for web content, Markdown is preferred for documentation, note-taking, and content editing because it's easier to read and write. This converter handles the translation automatically, stripping unnecessary HTML while preserving the content structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert HTML to Markdown?
Paste your HTML code into the input area, and the Markdown output is generated instantly. The converter handles headings, links, images, lists, code blocks, blockquotes, bold, italic, and more. The Markdown is cleanly formatted and ready to use in any Markdown editor.
What HTML elements are supported?
This converter supports: headings (h1-h6), bold (strong/b), italic (em/i), links (a), images (img), ordered and unordered lists (ul/ol/li), code blocks (pre > code), inline code (code), blockquotes (blockquote), paragraphs (p), line breaks (br), and horizontal rules (hr). Unsupported tags like div, span, and tables are stripped cleanly.
Why would I convert HTML to Markdown?
HTML to Markdown conversion is useful for: extracting clean content from web pages, migrating from HTML-based CMS to Markdown-based static sites, cleaning up copied text from websites, creating documentation from existing HTML content, and preparing content for platforms that support Markdown (GitHub, Dev.to, Medium, etc.).
How are nested HTML elements handled?
Nested elements are processed recursively where possible. For blockquotes containing other elements, the converter applies conversion recursively to the inner content. Lists with nested items maintain their structure. For complex nested tables or deeply nested div structures, the inner content is extracted and cleaned.
Is this converter secure for sensitive HTML?
Yes. All conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your HTML content is never sent to any server. This makes it safe for converting proprietary web pages, internal documentation, or any sensitive content that shouldn't leave your computer.
What are common use cases for HTML to Markdown?
Common use cases: extracting content from web pages for note-taking apps (Notion, Obsidian), converting email newsletters to Markdown, preparing documentation for GitHub README files, migrating blog content to static site generators, cleaning copied HTML from websites for clean text editing, and converting HTML documentation to Markdown format.

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