HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML to Markdown - 100% Client-Side

Convert HTML to Markdown Format

Transform HTML markup into clean Markdown syntax instantly. Perfect for converting web content to documentation, creating README files, or migrating content to Markdown-based systems. Supports headings, links, emphasis, code blocks, and more.

Essential for developers writing documentation, content creators migrating platforms, and anyone working with Markdown-based systems like GitHub, GitLab, or static site generators.

How to Use

  1. Paste your HTML code in the left textarea
  2. Click "Convert to Markdown" to transform HTML to Markdown
  3. View the Markdown output in the right textarea
  4. Click "Copy" to copy Markdown to clipboard
  5. Use the Markdown in your documentation or README files

Supported HTML Elements

  • Headings: <h1> to <h3> → # ## ###
  • Bold: <strong>, <b> → **text**
  • Italic: <em>, <i> → *text*
  • Links: <a href="url">text</a> → [text](url)
  • Code: <code> → `code`
  • Paragraphs: <p> → double newline
  • Line breaks: <br> → single newline

Why Convert HTML to Markdown?

Markdown is simpler, more readable, and widely supported across platforms. It's the standard format for documentation on GitHub, GitLab, Stack Overflow, and many static site generators. Converting HTML to Markdown makes content more portable and easier to maintain.

Common Use Cases

  • Documentation: Convert HTML docs to Markdown for GitHub wikis or README files
  • Content Migration: Move content from HTML-based CMS to Markdown platforms
  • Blog Posts: Convert HTML articles to Markdown for static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby)
  • Email to Docs: Transform HTML emails into readable documentation
  • Web Scraping: Convert scraped HTML content to clean Markdown format

Conversion Examples

Example 1: Headings

HTML:

<h1>Main Title</h1>
<h2>Subtitle</h2>

Markdown:

# Main Title
## Subtitle

Example 2: Links and Emphasis

HTML:

<p>Visit <a href="https://github.com">GitHub</a> for <strong>amazing</strong> projects.</p>

Markdown:

Visit [GitHub](https://github.com) for **amazing** projects.
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