Free HTML to Markdown Converter

How to Convert HTML to Markdown

Paste your HTML into the left panel and the Markdown output appears instantly on the right. All common HTML elements are converted to their Markdown equivalents. You can also drag and drop an .html file or use the upload button. Download the result as a .md file.

Common HTML to Markdown Use Cases

Converting HTML to Markdown is useful when migrating website content to static site generators like Jekyll, Hugo, or Gatsby, moving blog posts to Markdown-based CMS platforms, creating documentation from existing web pages, or cleaning up HTML content for use in GitHub READMEs and wikis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HTML elements are supported?

The converter handles headings (h1–h6), paragraphs, ordered and unordered lists, links, images, inline code, code blocks, tables, blockquotes, bold, italic, and strikethrough text.

Does it handle inline styles?

Inline styles are stripped during conversion. The converter preserves the semantic structure of the HTML (headings, lists, emphasis, etc.) while removing presentational styling.

Can I convert Markdown back to HTML?

Yes — use the Markdown to HTML converter to convert Markdown back to HTML.

Is this converter free?

Yes — completely free, forever. No sign-up, no account, no usage limits.

Is my data safe?

All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server. It's safe to use with sensitive or proprietary data.

Does it preserve code blocks?

Yes — both inline code (wrapped in <code> tags) and block-level code (wrapped in <pre><code> tags) are converted to Markdown using backticks and fenced code blocks respectively.