Last updated: March 2026
What Is an HTML to Markdown Converter?
An HTML to Markdown converter transforms web page markup into lightweight, readable Markdown. This is essential when migrating content from CMS platforms, extracting documentation from websites, or converting blog posts to static site generators like Jekyll, Hugo, or Astro.
Markdown is far more readable than HTML for content authoring. Instead of <h2>Title</h2> you write ## Title. This converter handles the translation automatically, producing clean, idiomatic Markdown from any HTML input.
Common Use Cases
CMS migration: Moving from WordPress, Drupal, or any HTML-based CMS to a Markdown-based platform? Paste your HTML content and get ready-to-use Markdown files.
Documentation extraction: Need to convert web documentation into Markdown for your GitHub repo? This tool preserves headings, code blocks, lists, and links faithfully.
Email to Markdown: Convert rich HTML emails into Markdown for archiving in plain-text note systems like Obsidian or Logseq.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does HTML to Markdown conversion work?
The converter parses your HTML DOM structure and maps each element to its Markdown equivalent. Headings become # symbols, bold text becomes **, links become [text](url), and so on. The Turndown library handles edge cases like nested elements and inline styles gracefully.
What HTML elements are supported?
All common HTML elements are converted: headings (h1-h6), paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, code blocks, horizontal rules, and tables. Unknown elements are stripped, preserving only their text content.
Is my HTML data safe?
Yes. All conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server, stored, or logged. Close the tab and your data is gone.
Can I convert Markdown to HTML too?
Yes. Toggle to 'Markdown to HTML' mode at the top of the tool. The converter supports full GitHub Flavored Markdown with live preview, tables, task lists, and code blocks.
What style of Markdown does it produce?
The converter outputs ATX-style headings (# H1, ## H2), fenced code blocks with triple backticks, and standard link/image syntax. This is the most widely compatible Markdown style, supported by GitHub, GitLab, and virtually all Markdown processors.