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HTML to Markdown
HTML to Markdown
Convert complex HTML structures into clean, lightweight Markdown syntax
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About the HTML to Markdown
Convert HTML into clean Markdown for documentation, README files and static-site content.
How to use the HTML to Markdown
- Paste your HTML or press Load Sample.
- Press Convert to Markdown.
- Use Copy or Download to keep the result.
| HTML | Markdown |
|---|---|
| <h2>Title</h2> | ## Title |
| <strong>bold</strong> | **bold** |
| <a href="url">text</a> | [text](url) |
| <li>item</li> | - item |
When to use the HTML to Markdown
- Moving content from a website into a Markdown-based tool or repository.
- Cleaning up copied HTML for notes and documentation.
- Migrating blog posts to a static site.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting complex layouts and scripts to convert. Markdown covers basic formatting only.
Tips
- Markdown cannot represent every HTML feature, so complex layouts may need manual clean-up.
- Review links and images after converting.
Frequently Asked Questions
A lightweight plain-text format that is easy to write and converts to HTML.
Headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, emphasis, code blocks and simple tables.