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HTML to Markdown

Convert HTML markup to clean Markdown format.

Input
Markdown Output

📖 What is HTML to Markdown?

HTML to Markdown converts HTML markup into clean Markdown syntax. Headings become # symbols, bold becomes **, links become [text](url), and lists become - items. Use it to convert web content for README files, documentation, static site generators (Hugo, Jekyll) or note-taking apps. Everything runs in your browser.

💡 Example

Input
<h1>Title</h1><p>Text with <strong>bold</strong> and <a href="/link">a link</a>.</p>
Output
# Title Text with **bold** and [a link](/link).

🛠️ Common Use Cases

  • Converting web content to Markdown for README files
  • Migrating CMS content to static site generators (Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby)
  • Converting HTML email content to Markdown for documentation
  • Saving web articles in Markdown format for note-taking apps
  • Cleaning up HTML for Markdown-based wikis

📝 HTML to Markdown Mapping

  • <h1>-<h6> → # - ######
  • <strong>/<b> → **bold**
  • <em>/<i> → *italic*
  • <a href> → [text](url)
  • <img> → ![alt](src)
  • <ul>/<li> → - item
  • <code> → `code`
  • <pre> → ```code block```

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Complex HTML tables — Markdown tables have limited formatting. Complex HTML tables may lose styling.
  • Inline styles — Markdown has no style support. Colors, fonts and custom styling are lost.
  • Nested lists — deeply nested HTML lists may not convert perfectly. Check the output structure.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does it preserve links and images? ▾
Yes — HTML links become [text](url) and images become ![alt](src) in Markdown syntax.
What about HTML tables? ▾
Simple tables are converted to Markdown table syntax. Complex tables with merged cells or nested content may need manual cleanup.
Can I convert back from Markdown to HTML? ▾
Yes — use the Markdown to HTML converter.
Is my data private? ▾
Yes — all processing runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.
Is this tool free? ▾
Completely free — no login, no usage limits, works offline once loaded.
Yes — completely free, no login required, no usage limits.
Is my data private? ▾
Yes — all processing runs in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.
Does it work offline? ▾
Yes — once the page is loaded, the tool works without an internet connection.
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Your data stays private. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is ever sent to our servers. You can even use this tool offline after the page loads.