HTML to Markdown
Convert HTML code to clean Markdown format instantly. Supports headings, lists, links, images, tables, code blocks and more.
What HTML elements are supported?
The converter supports headings (h1-h6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, code blocks, inline code, horizontal rules, tables, and nested elements.
Does it handle nested HTML?
Yes, the converter processes nested HTML elements recursively, preserving the document structure in Markdown format. For example, bold text inside a list item or a link inside a paragraph.
Is my HTML data sent to a server?
No, all conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML code never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Can I convert Markdown back to HTML?
This tool converts HTML to Markdown only. For the reverse conversion, you can use our Markdown to HTML converter tool.
What is the difference between Markdown and HTML?
HTML is a full markup language with tags and attributes, while Markdown is a lightweight markup language designed for readability. Markdown is easier to write and read, making it popular for documentation, README files, and content management systems.
Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
Yes, the converter supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) features including tables, strikethrough text, task lists, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting markers.
How are HTML tables converted?
HTML tables are converted to Markdown table syntax using pipes (|) and hyphens (-) for the header separator. Complex tables with rowspan or colspan are flattened to maintain compatibility.
What happens to inline CSS styles?
Inline CSS styles are generally ignored since Markdown does not support styling. However, some HTML attributes like alignment may be preserved where the Markdown variant supports it.
Can I paste a full HTML page?
Yes, you can paste complete HTML documents. The converter will extract the meaningful content from the body and convert it to Markdown, ignoring scripts, styles, and metadata.
Is there a file size limit?
The converter works entirely in your browser, so the limit depends on your device's memory. For best performance, we recommend converting HTML files under 10MB.
How are images handled?
Images are converted to Markdown image syntax . The alt text is preserved from the HTML alt attribute. The image URL is kept as-is, whether relative or absolute.
Does it clean up messy HTML?
Yes, the converter handles messy, real-world HTML including redundant tags, inconsistent formatting, and extra whitespace. It produces clean, well-formatted Markdown output.
What encoding is supported?
The converter supports all Unicode characters, so content in any language including Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and emoji will be correctly preserved in the Markdown output.
Can I use this tool offline?
Once the page is loaded, the conversion works entirely offline in your browser. No internet connection is needed for the actual conversion process.
How to Use HTML to Markdown
Turn HTML into clean Markdown right in your browser. Headings, lists, links, images, tables and code blocks are all mapped to their Markdown equivalents, and your content never leaves your device.
- Paste HTML such as <h1>Hello World</h1><p>This is a <strong>test</strong>.</p> into the input area.
- Watch the Markdown appear as you type — the sample becomes # Hello World with the word test bolded.
- Feed in larger fragments with links, images, tables and code blocks; each element is translated into Markdown syntax.
- Edit the source and the converted output updates instantly, so you can clean up messy HTML on the fly.
- Copy the Markdown into your README, blog post or static site generator.
Inline styles and custom data-* attributes have no Markdown equivalent and are dropped — simplify the HTML first if the output looks bare.
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