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HTML to Markdown converter

Convert HTML to clean Markdown. Handles headings, links, images, lists, code blocks, bold, italic and more. Perfect for migrating content to Markdown-based systems.

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What is HTML to Markdown Converter?

An HTML to Markdown converter transforms HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown syntax. This is essential when migrating content from websites, CMS platforms, or email templates to Markdown-based systems like GitHub, Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, Notion, or Obsidian. Our free converter handles all common HTML elements including headings (h1-h6), paragraphs, bold and italic text, strikethrough, hyperlinks with href attributes, images with alt text, ordered and unordered lists, code blocks, inline code, blockquotes, and horizontal rules. It automatically strips script and style tags that would be meaningless in Markdown, and decodes HTML entities like & and < back to their plain text equivalents. The output is clean, properly formatted Markdown that you can immediately use in any Markdown editor or static site generator. Perfect for developers converting documentation, content writers migrating blog posts, or anyone who needs to extract readable text from HTML source code.

How to Use HTML to Markdown Converter

  1. 1

    Paste your HTML

    Copy HTML from any source — a web page, CMS editor, email template, or code file — and paste it into the input area. The converter accepts any valid or partial HTML.

  2. 2

    Review the Markdown output

    The converter instantly transforms your HTML into clean Markdown syntax. Check that headings, links, lists, and formatting are correctly converted.

  3. 3

    Copy the Markdown

    Click the Copy button to copy the converted Markdown to your clipboard. Paste it into your Markdown editor, GitHub repository, documentation site, or note-taking app.

Features

  • Converts headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, and links
  • Automatically strips script and style tags from the HTML input
  • Decodes HTML entities (&amp;, &lt;, &gt;, &quot;, &#39;) to plain text
  • Preserves code blocks with fenced syntax and inline code with backticks
  • Converts images to Markdown syntax with alt text preservation
  • Instant conversion with no file uploads or server processing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What HTML elements does this converter support?+
The converter handles h1-h6 headings, p paragraphs, strong/b bold, em/i italic, del strikethrough, a links, img images, ul/ol lists with li items, blockquote, pre/code blocks, inline code, hr horizontal rules, and br line breaks. Script and style elements are automatically removed.
Can I convert an entire web page to Markdown?+
Yes. Paste the full HTML source of any web page and the converter will extract all meaningful content as Markdown. Scripts, styles, and non-content tags are automatically stripped, leaving you with clean, readable Markdown text.
Does it handle nested HTML elements?+
The converter processes nested elements like bold text inside links, code inside headings, and lists within blockquotes. Complex nesting with deeply nested tables or custom components may require manual cleanup, but standard content structures convert cleanly.
Is the output compatible with GitHub Flavored Markdown?+
Yes. The output uses standard Markdown syntax that is fully compatible with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and all major Markdown parsers. Headings use # syntax, bold uses **, links use [text](url), and code blocks use triple backticks.
What happens to HTML attributes like class and id?+
HTML attributes like class, id, style, and data-* are stripped during conversion since Markdown does not support element attributes. Only href on links and src/alt on images are preserved as part of the Markdown link and image syntax.
Is my HTML content sent to a server?+
No. The entire conversion runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML content is never uploaded or transmitted to any server, making this tool safe for converting private or sensitive HTML documents.