Free HTML to Markdown Converter
Paste HTML on the left and get clean Markdown on the right — instantly. Supports all common tags including headings, links, images, lists, and code blocks. 100% browser-based, nothing is sent to any server.
Why Convert HTML to Markdown?
HTML is great for browsers, but terrible for human editing. Markdown is the opposite — readable as plain text, easy to write, and easily converted back to HTML. Converting content from HTML to Markdown lets you work in any editor, version-control your content in Git, and publish to Markdown-native platforms.
Git-Friendly Content
Markdown diffs cleanly in Git. Store your blog posts or documentation in version control and get meaningful diff views.
CMS Migration
Moving from WordPress to a static site generator? Convert your HTML posts to Markdown and commit them to your repo.
Readable Plain Text
Markdown is human-readable without any rendering. Paste it into any text editor, email, or issue tracker and it still makes sense.
How to Use the Tool
Convert any HTML to clean Markdown in seconds.
Paste HTML
Paste raw HTML from any source — a website, CMS, editor, or HTML file — into the left panel.
Instant Convert
Markdown is generated automatically as you type. No button press needed.
Review Output
Check the right panel for the converted Markdown. Use the example buttons to test different tag types.
Copy & Use
Click "Copy" to copy the Markdown to your clipboard and paste it wherever you need it.
What People Are Saying
Feedback from developers and content teams.
I migrated 200 WordPress posts to Gatsby using this. Just paste the HTML content, copy the Markdown, commit. Saved me hours of manual cleanup.
The two-panel layout makes it really easy to spot differences and catch any conversion oddities. Way better than running a script locally.
Turndown-powered conversions handle all edge cases I throw at it — nested lists, code blocks, even tables. Exactly what I needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight plain-text formatting syntax that converts to HTML. It uses simple symbols like # for headings, ** for bold, and * for italics. It is widely used in README files, documentation, blog platforms, and content management systems.
Why convert HTML to Markdown?
When you copy content from a website or CMS, it often comes as raw HTML. Converting it to Markdown makes it easier to edit in text editors, commit to version control (like Git), or publish to platforms that accept Markdown such as GitHub, Notion, or Jekyll.
Is my HTML sent to a server?
No. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using the Turndown JavaScript library. Your HTML never leaves your device.
Which HTML tags are supported?
All common block and inline elements are supported: h1–h6 headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, unordered and ordered lists, inline code, fenced code blocks, blockquotes, and horizontal rules. Unknown tags are stripped.
Can I use this to convert WordPress or CMS content?
Yes. Paste the HTML source of any WordPress post, page, or CMS output and the tool will strip the markup and produce clean Markdown ready for use in static site generators or documentation tools.
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