HTML to Markdown Converter - Convert HTML Code

HTML to Markdown Converter: Simplify Web Content

Convert HTML code to clean, readable Markdown format instantly. Perfect for documentation, content management, blog migration, and simplifying web content. This tool strips HTML complexity and converts semantic tags to Markdown syntax, creating cleaner source code that's easier to read, edit, and maintain. Ideal for developers, technical writers, and content creators.

Understanding HTML vs Markdown

Both HTML and Markdown are markup languages for formatting text, but serve different purposes:

HTML: Verbose, powerful, web-standard, supports complex styling and attributes
Markdown: Minimal syntax, human-readable, faster to write and edit
Use cases: HTML for web pages, Markdown for documentation and content management
Conversion: HTML can be converted to Markdown, though some formatting may be lost
Readability: Markdown source is much more readable than HTML source

Markdown Syntax Reference

Headings: HTML headings (h1-h6) convert to Markdown headings with # symbols. <h1> becomes # Title, <h2> becomes ## Subtitle.

Bold/Strong: <strong> and <b> tags convert to **bold** text using asterisks.

Italic/Emphasis: <em> and <i> tags convert to *italic* text using single asterisk.

Links: <a href="url">text</a> becomes [text](url) format.

Line Breaks: <br> tags create line breaks in Markdown.

Horizontal Rules: <hr> converts to --- (three dashes).

HTML to Markdown Conversion Examples

HTML Code	Markdown Equivalent	Display Result
<h1>Title</h1>	# Title	Large heading
<h2>Subtitle</h2>	## Subtitle	Medium heading
<p>Text</p>	Text	Paragraph
<strong>Bold</strong>	Bold	Bold text
<em>Italic</em>	Italic	Italic text
<a href="url">Link</a>	[Link](url)	Link

How to Convert HTML to Markdown

Paste your HTML code into the input field
Click "Convert to Markdown" button
Markdown output appears in the output textarea
Review conversion - some complex HTML may need manual adjustment
Click "Copy Markdown" to copy formatted text
Paste into your Markdown editor or documentation tool

Common Use Cases

Documentation Migration: Convert HTML documentation to Markdown for GitHub, GitLab, or documentation sites. Markdown is cleaner and more version-control friendly.

Blog Migration: Convert blog posts from HTML to Markdown when migrating to Jekyll, Hugo, or other static site generators.

Content Management: Many CMS platforms prefer Markdown for easier editing and cleaner source code.

Technical Writing: Convert web articles to Markdown for inclusion in technical documentation.

README Files: Create GitHub README files by converting existing HTML documentation to Markdown.

Email to Documentation: Extract content from HTML emails and convert to Markdown documentation.

What Converts and What Doesn't

Converts Well: Headings, paragraphs, emphasis (bold/italic), links, lists, line breaks, horizontal rules, code blocks.

Limited Support: Tables (Markdown tables differ from HTML), inline styles, some semantic tags, comments.

Doesn't Convert: Complex CSS styling, JavaScript, form elements, multimedia (mostly), layout-specific attributes.

Manual Cleanup: After conversion, you may need to manually adjust nested content, complex structures, or styling-dependent formatting.

HTML Tags and Their Markdown Equivalents

# ...

HTML Tag	Markdown Syntax	Notes
<h1>...</h1>	Top-level heading
<h2>...</h2>	## ...	Subheading
<h3>...</h3>	### ...	Sub-subheading
<p>...</p>	Text (blank line)	Paragraphs separated by blank lines
<strong>...</strong>	...	Bold text
<em>...</em>	...	Italic text
<a href="">...</a>	[text](url)	Hyperlinks
<ul><li>...</li></ul>	- item	Bullet lists
<ol><li>...</li></ol>	1. item	Numbered lists
<code>...</code>	`...`	Inline code

Best Practices for HTML to Markdown Conversion

Simplify first: Remove unnecessary HTML attributes and styling before conversion
Test thoroughly: Check converted Markdown renders correctly
Manual review: Always review output for complex conversions
Preserve structure: Keep heading hierarchy consistent (h1 > h2 > h3)
Handle images: Image tags may need manual adjustment to Markdown syntax
Check links: Verify all links converted correctly with proper URLs

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my HTML styling be preserved in Markdown?

No. Markdown is intentionally simple and doesn't support complex CSS styling. Only structural formatting (headings, bold, italic, links) converts. Colors, fonts, spacing, and other styles are lost. Markdown focuses on content structure, not presentation.

How do I convert HTML tables to Markdown?

Markdown tables use different syntax than HTML tables. The converter may attempt basic conversion, but complex HTML tables may need manual restructuring to Markdown table syntax using pipes (|) and dashes (-).

Can I convert images in HTML?

Yes, but you'll need to manually adjust syntax. HTML: <img src="image.jpg" alt="text">. Markdown: ![alt text](image.jpg). Most converters handle this, but verify the image paths are correct.

What if my HTML has nested tags or complex structure?

Complex nested structures may convert improperly. After conversion, manually review and adjust. Markdown works best with simpler hierarchical structure. You may need to restructure complex HTML for clean Markdown output.

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