HTML to Markdown Converter
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About HTML to Markdown
This tool converts HTML markup to Markdown format. It supports headers, paragraphs, lists, links, images, code blocks, and more. Perfect for migrating content from HTML-based systems to Markdown-based platforms like GitHub or static site generators.
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What is HTML to Markdown Conversion?
HTML to Markdown conversion transforms HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown syntax. This is essential for migrating content from traditional HTML-based systems to modern Markdown-based platforms.
Markdown is preferred for documentation, blog posts, and README files because it's easier to read and write. This tool makes it simple to convert existing HTML content to Markdown format.
All processing happens in your browser. Your HTML content never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.
Supported HTML Elements
Headers: <h1> through <h6> become # through ######
Bold: <strong> and <b> become **text**
Italic: <em> and <i> become *text*
Links: <a href="url">text</a> becomes [text](url)
Images: <img src="url" alt="text"> becomes 
Lists: <ul>/<ol> with <li> become - or 1. items
Code: <code> and <pre><code> become backticks
Blockquotes: <blockquote> becomes > text
Horizontal rule: <hr> becomes ---
Features
Complete Element Support
Handles all common HTML elements including headers, formatting, lists, links, and images.
Code Block Preservation
Preserves code blocks with language hints for proper syntax highlighting in Markdown.
Entity Decoding
Automatically decodes HTML entities like &, <, > back to their original characters.
Download & Copy
Download the converted Markdown as a .md file or copy it directly to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What HTML elements are supported?
This tool supports headers (h1-h6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, code blocks, blockquotes, and horizontal rules.
Does it handle complex nested HTML?
The converter handles basic nesting well. For very complex HTML structures, you may need to clean up the output manually. Markdown has limitations compared to HTML's flexibility.
Can I convert entire web pages?
Yes, but for best results, paste only the main content HTML. The tool strips out DOCTYPE, html, head, and body tags automatically, focusing on content elements.
Is my data secure?
Yes. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML content never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.