HTML to Markdown Converter

Paste HTML code and instantly get Markdown output

What is an HTML to Markdown Converter?

An HTML to Markdown Converter is a tool that transforms HTML (HyperText Markup Language) into simplified Markdown syntax. HTML is the language used to structure content on the web, with tags like <p>, <h1>, and <a>. Markdown, on the other hand, is a lightweight markup language used for formatting plain text — popular in README files, wikis, documentation, blogs, and note-taking apps like Notion or Obsidian.

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a human-readable plain text format that easily converts to HTML. It was designed to be simple to write and read without needing a specialized editor. Instead of using complex HTML tags, Markdown uses characters like # for headings, * or - for lists, and backticks for code.

Why Convert HTML to Markdown?

• Cleaner editing: Markdown is easier to write and maintain, especially in documentation.
• Portability: Markdown works in GitHub, Bitbucket, static site generators like Jekyll or Hugo, and Markdown-based apps.
• No clutter: Strips out verbose HTML to keep your content lightweight and readable.
• Cross-platform writing: Markdown is widely supported in CMSs, editors, and documentation tools.

How This Tool Works

1. Paste your HTML content into the input area (you can copy it from a webpage, email, or code editor).
2. Click the Convert to Markdown button.
3. The Markdown version will appear instantly in the output area — ready to copy or download.

Supported Elements

This tool accurately converts common HTML tags to their Markdown equivalents:

• <h1> - <h6> → # - ######
• <p> → paragraph spacing
• <strong> or <b> → **bold**
• <em> or <i> → *italic*
• <a href> → [link text](url)
• <ul>, <ol>, <li> → bullet and numbered lists
• <code>, <pre> → inline and block code formatting
• <img> → ![alt text](image-url)

Example Conversion

HTML:
<h2>Welcome</h2>
<p>This is a <strong>sample</strong> paragraph.</p>
<a href="https://example.com">Visit</a>

Markdown:
## Welcome

This is a **sample** paragraph.

[Visit](https://example.com)
  

Who Should Use This Tool?

• Developers moving HTML code into documentation
• Writers preparing clean content for blogs or static site generators
• Teams migrating CMS content into Markdown-based platforms
• Anyone simplifying their web content for Markdown-based editing tools

Benefits of Our HTML to Markdown Converter

• Fast and free: No login, no ads, no bloat
• Privacy-first: Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded
• Based on Turndown.js: A reliable open-source HTML-to-Markdown converter
• Clean formatting: Outputs compact, readable Markdown