HTML to Markdown Converter

How to Use the HTML to Markdown Converter

Simply paste your HTML code into the input area or upload an HTML file. Click "Convert HTML to Markdown" to instantly transform your HTML into clean, readable Markdown. You can customize the output format using the options panel — choose between different heading styles, bullet formats, and code block formatting. Copy your result with one click or download it as a .md file.

What This Tool Converts

This converter handles all common HTML elements:

• Headings — h1 through h6 tags (ATX or Setext style)
• Paragraphs — p tags become simple text with line breaks
• Text Formatting — bold (b, strong), italic (i, em), strikethrough (del, s)
• Links — anchor tags with href attributes
• Images — img tags with src and alt text
• Lists — unordered (ul) and ordered (ol) lists with proper nesting
• Blockquotes — blockquote tags
• Code — inline code (code tag) and code blocks (pre tag)
• Tables — HTML table tags converted to Markdown table format
• Horizontal Rules — hr, div, and section tags
• Line Breaks — br tags converted to proper spacing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my HTML data stored anywhere?

No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your HTML is never sent to any server. Conversion happens 100% client-side using your browser's DOMParser API.

What happens to unsupported HTML elements?

Unsupported elements (like divs, spans, forms, scripts) are processed recursively — their text content and children are preserved, but their formatting is ignored.

Can I convert complex HTML with nested tables?

Yes. The converter handles deeply nested HTML structures, including complex tables with merged cells and nested lists.

How do I customize the output format?

Use the Conversion Options panel to choose your preferred heading style (ATX with # symbols or Setext with underlines), bullet character (- or *), and code block format (fenced with ``` or indented with 4 spaces).

Can I upload large HTML files?

Yes. The tool can handle large HTML files — just upload via the "Upload .html" button. Browser memory is the only practical limit.

Does the converter handle HTML entities?

Yes. HTML entities like &, <, >, " are automatically converted to their proper characters in the Markdown output.