HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML code into clean Markdown online. Transform headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists, tables, blockquotes and code blocks into readable Markdown content.

Privacy: Your HTML is converted locally in your browser. The content is not submitted to SoftRebate or sent to a conversion API. The converter library itself is loaded from a public CDN.

HTML input

Markdown output

No output generated

HTML elements supported

Headings and paragraphs

Convert HTML headings from H1 to H6 and paragraph elements into Markdown formatting.

Links and images

Preserve link destinations, image URLs and alternative text in Markdown syntax.

Lists

Convert ordered lists, unordered lists and nested list structures.

Tables

Convert HTML tables into GitHub Flavored Markdown table syntax.

Code blocks

Convert preformatted HTML code into fenced or indented Markdown code blocks.

Blockquotes and formatting

Preserve blockquotes, bold text, italic text, horizontal rules and strikethrough.

How to convert HTML to Markdown

  1. Paste HTML code into the input editor or open an HTML file.
  2. Choose your preferred heading, list, link and code block styles.
  3. Enable GitHub Flavored Markdown if you need tables, task lists or strikethrough.
  4. Choose whether scripts and styles should be removed.
  5. Click Convert to Markdown.
  6. Copy the generated Markdown or download it as a .md file.

What is HTML to Markdown conversion?

HTML and Markdown are both markup formats, but they serve different purposes. HTML provides detailed document structure for web browsers, while Markdown provides a simpler, more readable way to format text.

HTML to Markdown conversion transforms common HTML elements into their Markdown equivalents. For example, an HTML heading becomes a Markdown heading, a link becomes Markdown link syntax, and an HTML list becomes a Markdown list.

This is useful when migrating website content, preparing documentation, creating README files, moving articles into Markdown-based content management systems, or simplifying HTML documents.

Some advanced HTML structures, CSS styling, interactive elements and complex layouts do not have direct Markdown equivalents. Those elements may be simplified, omitted or represented as plain text.

Frequently asked questions

What does an HTML to Markdown converter do?

It transforms HTML markup into Markdown syntax. Common elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, lists, images and code blocks are converted into their Markdown equivalents.

Can this tool convert an entire HTML document?

Yes. You can paste a complete HTML document or an HTML fragment. The converter processes the document body and converts its content.

Are HTML tables supported?

Yes. With GitHub Flavored Markdown enabled, supported HTML tables can be converted into Markdown table syntax.

Does it preserve links and images?

Yes. Links are converted into Markdown link syntax and images into Markdown image syntax, preserving their URLs and available alternative text.

Can I convert HTML files?

Yes. Use the Open HTML file button to select a local .html or .htm file. Its contents are read in your browser.

Does the converter support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

Yes. Enable the GitHub Flavored Markdown option to support additional formatting such as tables, task lists and strikethrough.

Is my HTML uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion takes place in your browser. Your HTML is not submitted to SoftRebate or an external conversion API.

Can I download the Markdown result?

Yes. Click Download .md to save your converted content as a Markdown file.

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