HTML to Markdown
Convert Web Pages to Markdown
Transform HTML into clean, readable Markdown instantly. Paste your HTML or upload a file — all processing happens in your browser with zero server uploads.
What Is HTML to Markdown Conversion?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for web pages, using tags like <h1>, <p>, and <a> to structure content. Markdown is a lightweight plain-text formatting syntax that is easier to read, write, and maintain. Converting HTML to Markdown is essential when migrating content to documentation platforms, static site generators, note-taking apps, or any system that uses .md files.
Our HTML to Markdown converter uses the browser's built-in DOMParser to parse your HTML into a full DOM tree, then recursively walks every element to produce the correct Markdown equivalent. It handles headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, code blocks, tables, and more.
The converter preserves the structure and hierarchy of your HTML content. Nested lists are correctly indented, tables become pipe-delimited Markdown tables, and code blocks retain their formatting. The output is clean, readable Markdown ready for any platform.
Everything runs on your device — no server upload, no data collection, no account required. Close the tab and nothing remains. The tool is free, works on desktop and mobile, and requires zero dependencies beyond your browser.
Discover Features
Full HTML parsing, clean Markdown output, drag-and-drop upload, and complete privacy — all in your browser
Full HTML Element Support
Converts headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, lists, blockquotes, code blocks, tables, and horizontal rules into their Markdown equivalents with correct syntax.
Privacy-First Processing
Every conversion runs entirely in your browser using the native DOMParser API. Your HTML is never sent to any server. Close the tab and nothing remains — ideal for proprietary or sensitive content.
File Upload & Drag-and-Drop
Paste HTML directly or drag and drop an .html or .htm file onto the upload area. The tool reads the file locally and populates the input instantly so you can convert immediately.
Table Conversion
HTML tables are converted to proper Markdown table syntax with pipe separators and header separator rows. Column alignment is preserved for clean, readable output.
Copy & Download
One-click copy to clipboard with visual feedback, plus a Download button that saves a .md file directly. No email, no sign-up, no waiting — the Markdown result is ready instantly.
Conversion Statistics
After conversion, see detailed stats including character count, line count, headings found, links found, and images found. Verify your conversion at a glance before copying or downloading.
How to Convert
Four steps: paste or upload HTML, convert, review, and copy or download your Markdown
Paste or upload HTML
Switch to the Paste tab and type or paste your HTML code, or switch to Upload and drag-and-drop an .html file. The tool accepts any valid HTML content.
Click Convert
Hit the Convert to Markdown button. The tool parses your HTML using the browser's DOMParser and walks the DOM tree, converting every element to its Markdown equivalent.
Review the output
See the HTML input and Markdown output side by side. Check the stats panel for character count, headings, links, and images to verify everything converted correctly.
Copy or download
Click Copy to Clipboard to paste your Markdown anywhere, or click Download as .md to save it as a file. Both actions work instantly with no server round-trip.
Use Cases
Common scenarios where HTML to Markdown conversion saves time and simplifies your workflow
Documentation & Technical Writing
Convert HTML documentation pages into Markdown for use in GitHub READMEs, wikis, static-site generators like Jekyll or Hugo, and knowledge bases that require .md format.
Blog Migration
Moving from WordPress, Ghost, or another CMS? Export your posts as HTML and convert them to Markdown for platforms like Gatsby, Astro, Next.js, or any Markdown-based blog system.
Developer Workflows
Quickly turn HTML snippets, Stack Overflow answers, or web-scraped content into Markdown for notes, issue descriptions, pull request bodies, or project documentation.
Content Collaboration
Share web content with team members who prefer Markdown. Convert HTML emails, reports, or web pages into Markdown for editing in collaborative tools like Notion, Obsidian, or HackMD.
Data Archival
Archive web pages as lightweight Markdown files instead of heavy HTML. Markdown is future-proof, human-readable, and takes a fraction of the storage space of full HTML documents.
Note-Taking & Research
Clip web articles and research papers by saving the HTML, then convert to Markdown for your note-taking app. Works perfectly with Obsidian, Logseq, Bear, and other Markdown-based tools.
Free vs Paid — HTML to Markdown
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Unlock the Full Power of HTML to Markdown
Remove daily limits, process larger files up to 500 MB, enable batch processing, and get priority support.
Media & Image Tools includes:
- 7 image & media tools
- Unlimited daily uses
- 100 MB file size limit
- Batch processing
- All output formats
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the HTML to Markdown Converter
Q1. What is HTML to Markdown conversion?
Q2. Is my data safe?
Q3. Which HTML elements are supported?
Q4. Can I upload an HTML file instead of pasting?
Q5. Does it handle nested lists correctly?
Q6. What about HTML tables?
Q7. Is there a file size limit?
Q8. Does it preserve CSS styles or JavaScript?
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