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HTML to Markdown

# Hello, World!

This is a **bold** and _italic_ paragraph with a [link](https://example.com).

## Code Example

```javascript
function greet(name) {
  return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}
```

## List

-   Item one
-   Item two
-   Item three

## Table

| Name | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Alice | Developer |
| Bob | Designer |

> The best way to predict the future is to create it.

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About HTML to Markdown

HTML to Markdown converts raw HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown text. It strips away verbose tags and replaces them with lightweight Markdown syntax for headings, bold, italic, links, images, and lists. This is ideal when you need to migrate web content into a Markdown-based workflow such as a static site generator or documentation repository.

Key Features

  • Converts headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, and tables into standard Markdown
  • Preserves nested list structures and properly indents sub-items
  • Handles inline styles and semantic tags like <strong>, <em>, and <code>
  • Strips unnecessary divs, spans, and class attributes to produce minimal output
  • Retains code blocks wrapped in <pre> and <code> as fenced Markdown code blocks
  • Supports conversion of HTML tables into pipe-delimited Markdown tables

How to Use HTML to Markdown

  1. 1

    Paste your HTML

    Copy the HTML source from your webpage, email template, or CMS and paste it into the input area.

  2. 2

    Click Convert

    Press the Convert button to transform the HTML into clean Markdown syntax instantly.

  3. 3

    Review the Markdown output

    Scan the output to confirm that headings, links, images, and lists have been correctly translated into their Markdown equivalents.

  4. 4

    Clean up if needed

    Make minor edits directly in the output area to adjust formatting preferences such as heading styles or list markers.

  5. 5

    Copy the result

    Click the copy button to grab the Markdown text and paste it into your documentation repo, static site source, or note-taking app.

Common Use Cases

CMS Migration

Convert HTML pages from WordPress, Drupal, or custom CMS platforms into Markdown files for migration to static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, or Astro.

Documentation Conversion

Transform existing HTML-based documentation into Markdown format so it can be managed in Git repositories alongside code with proper version control.

Content Archival

Convert web articles and blog posts into Markdown for storage in personal knowledge bases like Obsidian, Notion, or plain-text archives.

Why Use Our HTML to Markdown

Convert messy HTML into clean Markdown instantly without installing libraries like Turndown or Pandoc. This tool runs entirely in your browser, keeping your content private and never uploading it to a server. It intelligently strips clutter like class attributes and inline styles, giving you minimal, readable Markdown ready for any documentation workflow.

Convert Without Uploading

HTML to Markdown conversion runs entirely client-side in your browser. Your web page source code, email templates, and CMS content are never transmitted to any external server. Safely convert proprietary HTML from internal tools without exposing markup or content to third parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the converter handle complex nested HTML structures?
Yes. The tool recursively traverses nested elements and converts them into properly indented Markdown. Deeply nested lists, blockquotes, and mixed content are handled gracefully.
What happens to HTML elements that have no Markdown equivalent?
Elements without a direct Markdown counterpart, such as <video> or <iframe>, are preserved as raw HTML in the output. Markdown renderers generally pass through inline HTML unchanged.
Will CSS styles and class attributes appear in the output?
No. The converter strips all class attributes, inline styles, and IDs to produce clean Markdown. Only the semantic content and structure of your HTML are preserved in the final output.

Last updated: April 6, 2026