HTML to Markdown Converter
Convert HTML into clean, readable Markdown instantly.
Paste HTML to convert it into Markdown. HTML is treated as untrusted text and unsafe tags are ignored.
Markdown is simpler and easier to read in plain text. Some HTML layout or styling cannot be represented.
Input characters
695
Output characters
373
HTML elements
26
Converted elements
10
Stripped tags
0
Unsafe tags removed or ignored.
Unsupported tags
0
Simplified to readable text where possible.
Markdown flavor
GFM
Tables detected
1
Local conversion
HTML is converted to Markdown in your browser without backend calls.
Developer-friendly output
Generate copy-ready Markdown for docs, README files, CMS content, and notes.
Unsafe tag handling
Scripts, iframes, embeds, forms, and similar elements are stripped or ignored.
Dynamic Conversion Insights
How HTML to Markdown Conversion Works
HTML uses tags to structure and style web content.
Markdown uses plain-text symbols for headings, lists, links, emphasis, quotes, and code.
Conversion maps common HTML elements to Markdown syntax.
CSS styling and complex layouts usually cannot be preserved.
Unsafe HTML should always be treated as untrusted input.
HTML vs Markdown Explained
HTML
Powerful web markup for page structure, styling hooks, scripts, forms, and layout.
Markdown
Readable plain-text formatting for docs, notes, README files, and blog drafts.
Best for content
HTML to Markdown conversion works best for content, not full page design.
Manual cleanup
Complex copied HTML may need manual editing after conversion.
Links, Images, Tables, Code Blocks, and Unsupported HTML Notes
Common HTML-to-Markdown Examples
<h1>Hello</h1>
# Hello
<strong>Bold</strong>
**Bold**
<em>Italic</em>
*Italic*
<a href="https://example.com">Example</a>
[Example](https://example.com)
<ul><li>One</li><li>Two</li></ul>
- One - Two
<blockquote>Quote</blockquote>
> Quote
<code>npm install</code>
`npm install`
<hr>
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Developer, CMS, and Documentation Use Cases
Privacy and Local Processing Notes
Method Explanation
- 1. Read the pasted HTML input.
- 2. Parse the HTML as untrusted text.
- 3. Remove or ignore unsafe and unsupported elements.
- 4. Walk through the HTML nodes.
- 5. Convert supported elements into Markdown syntax.
- 6. Preserve readable text content and structure.
- 7. Format the Markdown output with consistent spacing.
- 8. Show warnings for unsupported tags or lost styling.
- 9. Copy or download the Markdown result.
Frequently Asked Questions
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