HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML to clean Markdown or Markdown to HTML instantly in your browser. Supports headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, nested lists, code blocks, blockquotes, tables, horizontal rules, and line breaks. Copy the output or download it as a file. Free, private, and runs entirely client-side -- no data ever leaves your machine.

Examples:
HTML Input Paste or type content
Markdown Output Converted result
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Features

Bidirectional Conversion

Convert HTML to Markdown or Markdown to HTML with a single click. Switch modes instantly and see the output update in real time as you type.

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Full Element Support

Handles headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, nested lists, code blocks, blockquotes, tables, and horizontal rules.

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Download & Copy

Copy the converted output to your clipboard or download it as a .md or .html file. Quick and easy export for any workflow.

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Private & Secure

Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server. Your content stays completely private on your machine.

About HTML to Markdown Conversion

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages, using tags like <h1>, <p>, <a>, and <strong> to structure content. Markdown is a lightweight plain text format that achieves similar structure with a much simpler syntax -- # Heading, **bold**, [link](url). Converting between these two formats is a common task for developers, technical writers, and content creators.

Why Convert HTML to Markdown?

Markdown is easier to read and write than raw HTML, making it the preferred format for documentation, README files, blog posts, and notes. If you have existing HTML content -- from a web page, CMS export, or email template -- converting it to Markdown makes it portable, version-control friendly, and easier to maintain. Markdown files work seamlessly with Git, static site generators like Jekyll and Hugo, and documentation platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Notion.

How This Tool Works

Paste your HTML into the input pane on the left, and the tool converts it to clean Markdown in real time. The converter uses the browser's built-in DOMParser to parse the HTML into a document tree, then recursively walks each node to produce the equivalent Markdown syntax. Inline styles are stripped, empty elements are skipped, and nested structures like lists within lists are handled with proper indentation. You can also switch to Markdown-to-HTML mode to go the other direction.

Supported Elements

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the HTML to Markdown converter work?
The converter parses your HTML using the browser's built-in DOMParser, then recursively walks the DOM tree to translate each HTML element into its Markdown equivalent. For example, <h1> becomes # Heading, <strong> becomes **bold**, and <a href="url">text</a> becomes [text](url). Everything runs client-side in JavaScript with no server calls or external libraries.
What HTML elements are supported?
The converter supports headings (h1-h6), paragraphs, bold (strong/b), italic (em/i), strikethrough (del/s), links (a), images (img), unordered lists (ul/li), ordered lists (ol/li), nested lists, code blocks (pre/code), inline code, blockquotes, tables (with thead/tbody), horizontal rules (hr), and line breaks (br). Inline styles and non-content elements like script and style tags are automatically stripped to produce clean output.
Can I convert Markdown to HTML as well?
Yes. The tool supports bidirectional conversion. Click the "Markdown to HTML" button to switch modes and paste your Markdown to get the HTML output. The built-in Markdown parser supports all standard syntax including headings, emphasis, links, images, fenced code blocks, inline code, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, tables with alignment, and horizontal rules.
Does this tool send my data to a server?
No. The entire conversion happens in your browser using JavaScript. No data is ever transmitted to any server. Your HTML and Markdown content stays completely private on your machine. You can even use this tool offline once the page is loaded.
How does the tool handle nested HTML elements?
The converter recursively processes nested elements. For example, a bold link like <strong><a href="url">text</a></strong> correctly becomes **[text](url)**. Nested lists are handled with proper four-space indentation at each level. Blockquotes can contain paragraphs, lists, and other block-level elements. Inline styles and class attributes are stripped to produce clean Markdown output.
Can I download the converted output?
Yes. Click the "Download" button to save the output as a file. In HTML-to-Markdown mode, the file is saved as converted.md. In Markdown-to-HTML mode, the file is saved as converted.html. You can also use the "Copy Output" button to copy the converted text directly to your clipboard for quick pasting into other applications.

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