The HTML to Markdown converter helps you transform web page content into clean, portable Markdown format. It intelligently recognizes heading levels, paragraphs, lists, links, images, code blocks, and tables, generating well-formatted Markdown text. This tool is ideal for blog migration, documentation archiving, content management, and converting web content to a universal lightweight markup format. Markdown is widely supported by platforms like GitHub, GitLab, Notion, and static site generators, making it the perfect format for developer documentation and technical writing. All conversion happens locally in your browser with no server uploads, ensuring your content remains private.
Why Convert HTML to Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax. Compared to HTML, Markdown is easier to write, read, and maintain. It is widely used for documentation, blog posts, README files, and knowledge bases. Platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Notion natively support Markdown rendering, making it the ideal format for developer-focused content.
Common Conversion Scenarios
- Migrating WordPress or blog articles to static site generators like Hugo or Jekyll
- Saving web content to note-taking applications like Obsidian or Notion
- Converting HTML email templates to documentation format
- Archiving web content in a more portable, version-control friendly format
- Creating README files from existing HTML documentation
Conversion Rules Explained
The converter transforms HTML elements to their Markdown equivalents: h1-h6 become # to ######, paragraphs become plain text with line breaks, anchor tags become [text](url) links, images become , unordered lists become - items, ordered lists become 1. items, and pre/code blocks become fenced code blocks with triple backticks.
Tips for Best Results
For cleanest output, remove unnecessary wrapper divs and inline styles before conversion. Complex HTML with heavy CSS styling may not convert perfectly since Markdown does not support inline styles. Tables with merged cells or complex layouts may need manual adjustment after conversion. Always review the output and make minor formatting tweaks as needed.
FAQ
Q: What content is lost during conversion?
A: Markdown does not support complex HTML features, so the following are simplified or ignored: CSS styles, JavaScript scripts, form elements, iframe embeds, and custom attributes. Preview the conversion result to confirm important content is preserved.
Q: Does it support converting tables?
A: Yes, basic HTML tables are converted to Markdown table syntax with pipe separators. However, tables with merged cells (colspan/rowspan) or complex formatting may require manual adjustment.
Q: Is the conversion lossless?
A: Markdown has a simpler feature set than HTML, so some formatting will be lost. The converter preserves semantic structure (headings, lists, links, code) but strips visual styling. This is usually desirable for content portability.
Q: Can I convert a full webpage URL?
A: This tool converts HTML code you paste directly. To convert a webpage, first view the page source or use browser developer tools to copy the HTML content, then paste it into the converter.