HTML to Markdown Converter
Convert HTML to Markdown format instantly. Handles headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, lists, and more. Free and client-side.
Why use an HTML to Markdown Converter?
HTML is the standard format for web content, but Markdown is preferred for writing documentation, README files, and content in Git repositories. Converting HTML to Markdown allows you to migrate web content to Markdown-based systems, extract content from web pages for documentation, or simply make content easier to read and edit in plain text editors.
Key Features
- Convert HTML headings, paragraphs, and text formatting
- Handle links, images, code blocks, and blockquotes
- Proper conversion of ordered and unordered lists
How to use
- Paste your HTML in the input field
- Click Convert to generate Markdown output
- Copy the Markdown for your documentation or README
Technical Details
The converter processes HTML elements using regex-based pattern matching, converting each HTML element to its Markdown equivalent. It handles nested formatting, decodes HTML entities, and cleans up excessive whitespace. The output follows CommonMark-compatible Markdown syntax.
FAQ
Will all HTML elements be converted?
Common HTML elements like headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, lists, and code blocks are fully supported. Complex HTML with CSS, scripts, or non-standard elements will have the tags stripped but text content preserved.
Is the Markdown output compatible with all renderers?
The output uses standard Markdown syntax compatible with CommonMark and most popular Markdown renderers including GitHub, GitLab, and static site generators.
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