HTML to Markdown Converter

What Is a HTML to Markdown Converter?

HTML to Markdown conversion is essential for content migration, documentation workflows, and cleaning up rich text editor output. When moving content from WordPress, Drupal, or any CMS to a Markdown-based system (GitHub, Notion, Obsidian, static site generators), this conversion transforms HTML tags into clean, readable Markdown syntax. The converter handles headings, emphasis, links, images, lists, and code blocks following the CommonMark specification.

Example

HTML Input:

<h1>Hello</h1>
<p>This is <strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em>.</p>
<ul><li>Item 1</li><li>Item 2</li></ul>

Markdown Output:

# Hello

This is **bold** and *italic*.

- Item 1
- Item 2

How to Use This Converter

1. Paste your HTML data into the input panel.
2. View the converted Markdown output — it updates instantly.
3. Click Copy to copy the result to your clipboard.
4. Verify the output matches your expectations before using in production.

Developer Tips

• HTML tables convert poorly to Markdown - Markdown tables do not support colspan, rowspan, or nested content. Complex HTML tables often need manual cleanup after conversion.
• Markdown flavors vary: GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) supports task lists, tables, and strikethrough. Standard Markdown does not. Check which flavor your target platform uses before converting.
• Inline CSS styles are stripped during HTML-to-Markdown conversion since Markdown has no styling mechanism. If your HTML relies on inline styles for layout, the Markdown output will lose that structure.

Related Converters

• HTML Entity Encoder
• HTML Entity Decoder
• JSON to YAML Converter

All conversions run entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. For the specification, see CommonMark — Markdown Specification.

Frequently Asked Questions