HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML into clean, readable Markdown instantly.

HTML to MarkdownLinks and headingsLocal text processingUpdated May 2026

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

Converted 2 headings, 1 links, and 1 lists into Markdown.
Basic HTML tables were converted using GitHub-flavored Markdown table syntax.
No images were detected in the current HTML input.
No unsafe script-like tags were detected.
CSS classes, inline styles, layout grids, and interactive behavior are not preserved in Markdown.
GitHub-flavored Markdown mode supports basic tables and README-friendly formatting.

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

Links become [text](url).
Images become ![alt](src) or simplified image output.
Tables work best in GitHub-flavored Markdown.
Inline code becomes `code`.
Preformatted code becomes fenced or indented code blocks.
Blockquotes convert to > quoted lines.
CSS classes and inline styles are removed.
Scripts, iframes, and forms do not translate cleanly.
Interactive widgets should be recreated manually.

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`

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Developer, CMS, and Documentation Use Cases

Convert CMS HTML
Clean blog drafts
Create README content
Prepare documentation
Convert HTML snippets
Migrate content platforms
Simplify copied web content
Prepare GitHub Markdown
Clean email HTML snippets
Developer content workflows

Privacy and Local Processing Notes

Pasted HTML is processed locally in the browser.
No account is required.
No backend storage is added by this page.
HTML is treated as untrusted content.
Scripts and unsafe tags are not executed.
Avoid pasting sensitive private HTML unless necessary.

Method Explanation

  1. 1. Read the pasted HTML input.
  2. 2. Parse the HTML as untrusted text.
  3. 3. Remove or ignore unsafe and unsupported elements.
  4. 4. Walk through the HTML nodes.
  5. 5. Convert supported elements into Markdown syntax.
  6. 6. Preserve readable text content and structure.
  7. 7. Format the Markdown output with consistent spacing.
  8. 8. Show warnings for unsupported tags or lost styling.
  9. 9. Copy or download the Markdown result.

Frequently Asked Questions

An HTML to Markdown converter turns HTML tags into Markdown syntax for headings, links, lists, emphasis, code, images, and other supported content.