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HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML markup to clean Markdown syntax

HTML to Markdown Conversion

Converting HTML to Markdown is essential when migrating content from web pages to Markdown-based systems, creating documentation from HTML sources, or simplifying complex HTML into readable plain text format. Markdown's simplicity makes content more maintainable and version-control friendly.

Why Convert HTML to Markdown?

  • Content Migration: Move blog posts or documentation from HTML-based CMS to Markdown
  • Simplification: Convert complex HTML to simpler, more maintainable Markdown
  • Version Control: Markdown is more diff-friendly than HTML in Git
  • Documentation: Create README files from existing HTML documentation
  • Portability: Markdown works across more platforms and editors
  • Readability: Plain text Markdown is easier to read than HTML tags

HTML Input Example

<h1>Welcome to My Blog</h1>
<p>This is a <strong>bold statement</strong> with an <em>italic word</em>.</p>
<ul>
  <li>First item</li>
  <li>Second item</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://example.com">Visit our site</a>

Markdown Output Example

# Welcome to My Blog

This is a **bold statement** with an _italic word_.

  * First item
  * Second item

[Visit our site](https://example.com)

Supported HTML Elements

  • Headings: <h1> to <h6> → # to ######
  • Emphasis: <strong>, <b> → **bold**, <em>, <i> → *italic*
  • Links: <a href=""> → [text](url)
  • Images: <img src=""> → ![alt](url)
  • Lists: <ul>, <ol> → Markdown lists
  • Code: <code> → `inline code`, <pre> → ```code blocks```
  • Quotes: <blockquote> → > quote
  • Tables: <table> → Markdown tables
  • Horizontal Rules: <hr> → ---

Common Use Cases

  • Blog Migration: Move WordPress or other CMS content to static site generators
  • Email to Documentation: Convert HTML emails to Markdown docs
  • Web Scraping: Extract and convert web content to Markdown
  • Content Archival: Archive web pages in simpler Markdown format
  • README Creation: Convert HTML documentation to GitHub README files
  • Static Site Generators: Prepare content for Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, etc.

Conversion Considerations

  • Complex Layouts: Complex HTML layouts may not translate well to Markdown
  • Styling: CSS styles and classes are lost in conversion
  • JavaScript: Dynamic content and scripts cannot be represented in Markdown
  • Custom HTML: Non-standard HTML elements may not convert cleanly
  • Nested Elements: Deeply nested HTML may result in complex Markdown

Markdown Benefits Over HTML

  • Simplicity: Much easier to write and read than HTML
  • Speed: Faster to write without closing tags
  • Portability: Works across platforms and editors
  • Focus: Focus on content, not markup
  • Version Control: Cleaner diffs in Git
  • Platform Support: GitHub, Reddit, Stack Overflow, Discord all support Markdown

Post-Conversion Tips

  • Review the converted Markdown for accuracy
  • Clean up extra whitespace or formatting issues
  • Check that all links and images work correctly
  • Adjust heading levels if needed
  • Add or modify Markdown extensions as needed
  • Test the Markdown in your target platform

Preserving Content

During conversion:

  • Links: All href attributes are preserved
  • Images: Image URLs and alt text are maintained
  • Text Content: All text content is preserved
  • Structure: Document structure and hierarchy is maintained
  • Formatting: Bold, italic, and other text formatting is converted

Markdown Extensions

Many platforms support extended Markdown features:

  • GitHub Flavored Markdown: Tables, task lists, strikethrough
  • CommonMark: Standardized Markdown specification
  • Markdown Extra: Footnotes, definition lists, abbreviations
  • MultiMarkdown: Metadata, cross-references, math support

Best Practices

  • Clean up HTML before conversion (remove inline styles, scripts)
  • Use semantic HTML for better conversion results
  • Test converted Markdown in your target application
  • Keep a backup of original HTML before conversion
  • Review and edit Markdown after conversion for quality
  • Consider using Markdown linters for consistency

How This Tool Works

Our HTML to Markdown converter:

  • Parses HTML: Uses html2text library to parse HTML structure
  • Converts Elements: Maps HTML tags to equivalent Markdown syntax
  • Preserves Links: Maintains all hyperlinks and image references
  • Handles Nesting: Properly converts nested HTML structures
  • Browser-Based: All processing happens locally for privacy

Perfect for content creators, developers, and anyone migrating from HTML to Markdown!