HTML to Markdown Converter Online
Convert HTML to clean Markdown syntax instantly in your browser. This tool runs entirely client-side, keeping your content private and processing fast.
HTML ↔ Markdown Converter
Convert between HTML and Markdown in either direction. Handles headings, lists, code blocks, tables, links, and more.
About HTML ↔ Markdown Converter
- HTML → Markdown — converts semantic HTML elements into clean, readable Markdown syntax.
- Markdown → HTML — parses Markdown into standards-compliant HTML output.
- Heading styles — choose ATX (
# Heading) or Setext (underlined) for h1/h2. - Swap — click Swap to reverse direction and chain conversions, moving the output into the input.
- Tables, code blocks, links — all common formatting elements are preserved during conversion.
- Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent over the network.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple text formatting syntax — like # for headings, ** for bold, and - for lists — to create structured documents. Markdown is widely used on GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, and many CMS platforms because it is easy to write, easy to read, and converts cleanly to HTML.
Common use cases for HTML to Markdown conversion
Developers and writers often convert HTML to Markdown when migrating blog content to static site generators like Hugo or Jekyll, importing web content into documentation systems, or cleaning up rich text editor output for storage in version-controlled repos. Converting HTML to Markdown makes content portable and easier to edit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HTML to Markdown conversion preserve all formatting?
Most standard formatting like headings, bold, italic, links, images, lists, and code blocks converts cleanly. Complex HTML features like tables, iframes, and custom CSS styling may not have direct Markdown equivalents and could be simplified.
Which Markdown flavor does this converter output?
The converter outputs CommonMark-compatible Markdown, which is supported by GitHub, GitLab, and most Markdown processors. It also supports GitHub Flavored Markdown features like tables and task lists.