📝 HTML to Markdown Converter
Professional HTML to Markdown converter that transforms HTML elements into clean Markdown syntax. Features intelligent parsing, customizable conversion modes, and formatting preservation for documentation, blogs, and content migration workflows.
Converted Markdown:
HTML → Clean Markdown Example
12 elements processed • Extended mode • GitHub ready
👁️ Example Markdown Output
This tool converts **HTML** to *Markdown* format.
- Supports headings (H1-H6)
- Converts [links](https://example.com)
- Preserves `code blocks`
> Perfect for documentation and content migration!
💡 Conversion Features
H1-H6, links, lists, tables
Optimized for platforms
Whitespace normalized
How to Use This HTML to Markdown Converter
How to Use the HTML to Markdown Converter
Step 1: Input Your HTML
Paste any HTML content into the input area. The converter supports all standard HTML elements including:
- Headings (H1-H6) converted to # ## ### #### ##### ######
- Text formatting (bold, italic, code) converted to proper Markdown syntax
- Links converted to [text](url) format
- Lists (ordered/unordered) converted to - item or 1. item
- Tables converted to Markdown table format
- Blockquotes converted to > quoted text
Step 2: Choose Conversion Mode
- Strict: Only converts elements that have direct Markdown equivalents
- Extended: Includes tables, strikethrough, and GitHub Flavored Markdown features
- Preserve: Keeps complex HTML elements that can't be converted to Markdown
Step 3: Configure Options
- Clean whitespace: Removes excessive line breaks and normalizes spacing
- Download: Get the converted Markdown as a .md file
- Copy: Copy the result directly to your clipboard
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Remove unnecessary HTML styling and attributes before conversion
- Use semantic HTML elements for better Markdown conversion
- Test the output in your target Markdown processor (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- For complex tables, verify the Markdown table syntax after conversion
How It Works
How HTML to Markdown Conversion Works
1. HTML Parsing
The converter uses a sophisticated DOM parser to analyze your HTML structure:
- Element Recognition: Identifies all HTML tags and their relationships
- Attribute Processing: Extracts links, images, and other relevant attributes
- Nested Structure: Preserves hierarchy of headings, lists, and blockquotes
2. Markdown Mapping
Each HTML element is mapped to its Markdown equivalent:
- <h1> converted to # Heading
- <strong> converted to **bold**
- <em> converted to *italic*
- <a href=""> converted to [text](url)
- <ul><li> converted to - item
- <blockquote> converted to > quote
3. Intelligent Processing
Advanced features ensure clean output:
- Whitespace Normalization: Removes excessive line breaks and spacing
- Link Validation: Ensures URLs are properly formatted
- List Nesting: Maintains proper indentation for nested lists
- Table Conversion: Transforms HTML tables to Markdown table syntax
4. Quality Assurance
Final processing steps optimize the Markdown:
- Syntax Validation: Ensures proper Markdown formatting
- Cleanup: Removes empty lines and fixes common issues
- Compatibility: Optimized for GitHub Flavored Markdown
When You Might Need This
- • Convert HTML documentation to Markdown for GitHub README files
- • Transform WordPress blog posts to Markdown for static site generators like Jekyll or Hugo
- • Migrate HTML content from legacy CMS systems to Markdown-based documentation platforms
- • Convert email HTML templates to Markdown for plain-text email campaigns and newsletters
- • Transform exported HTML from Google Docs or Microsoft Word to clean Markdown format
- • Convert HTML code snippets and tutorials to Markdown for technical documentation and wikis
- • Transform HTML articles and blog posts to Markdown for headless CMS systems and JAMstack sites
- • Convert HTML tables and structured data to Markdown tables for documentation and reports
- • Migrate HTML-based help documentation to Markdown for modern documentation tools like GitBook or Notion
- • Transform HTML content from web scraping results to clean Markdown for content analysis and processing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HTML elements can be converted to Markdown?
The converter supports all standard HTML elements including headings (H1-H6), text formatting (bold, italic, code), links, images, lists (ordered and unordered), tables, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and line breaks. Complex elements like forms, divs with styling, and JavaScript are either stripped or preserved as HTML depending on your conversion mode.
What's the difference between Strict, Extended, and Preserve conversion modes?
Strict mode only converts HTML elements that have direct Markdown equivalents, removing everything else. Extended mode includes GitHub Flavored Markdown features like tables, strikethrough, and task lists. Preserve mode keeps complex HTML elements that can't be converted, giving you a mix of Markdown and HTML in the output.
Will the converted Markdown work with GitHub, GitLab, and other platforms?
Yes! The converter is optimized for GitHub Flavored Markdown, which is widely supported by GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and most modern documentation platforms. Extended mode specifically includes features like tables and task lists that work great on these platforms.
How does the converter handle HTML tables and complex formatting?
HTML tables are converted to Markdown table syntax with proper column alignment and headers. Complex formatting like CSS styles, colors, and advanced layouts are either removed (Strict mode) or preserved as HTML (Preserve mode). For best results, use semantic HTML without excessive styling.
Can I convert large HTML files or is there a size limit?
The converter can handle large HTML documents efficiently. While there's no strict size limit, very large files (>1MB) may take longer to process. For best performance, consider breaking extremely large documents into smaller sections before conversion.