Free HTML to Markdown Converter

How HTML to Markdown works

HTML and Markdown describe document structure in different ways.

This converter reads common HTML elements—including headings, paragraphs, emphasis, links, lists, code, and tables—and rewrites them as readable Markdown.

It is useful when a web page fragment is correct but too cumbersome to maintain as markup.

1. Paste HTML or open a supported local file.
2. Compare the generated Markdown with the source and correct anything that depends on the original application.
3. Copy or download the reviewed result when it is ready.

When to use this converter

Use HTML to Markdown when moving release notes into a repository, turning CMS exports into editable documentation, cleaning an email template for a knowledge base, or preserving article structure without its visual styling.

The result is plain text that works well with version control and many writing tools.

What to review in the output

Check nested lists, complex tables, linked images, and code samples after conversion.

HTML can carry classes, inline styles, scripts, forms, and layout containers that Markdown does not represent.

Confirm that meaningful link text remains intact and that decorative elements were not mistaken for document content.

Format limits to know

The converter focuses on content, not pixel-perfect webpage design.

CSS, JavaScript behavior, responsive layout, embedded widgets, and custom data attributes are intentionally outside Markdown’s scope.

Keep the original HTML when those details matter, and treat the Markdown output as an editable content version rather than a visual replica.

How to get a dependable result

Begin with the cleanest HTML available.

Remove unrelated navigation, duplicated headers, or temporary notes before converting so the Markdown starts with less noise.

Use the live source and output panes as a comparison, not as a promise of perfect equivalence.

Conversion is most reliable when structure matters more than application-specific styling.

Quick review checklist

• Confirm the title and heading order make sense without the original layout.
• Open important links and check that their visible labels remain descriptive.
• Inspect lists, tables, code, and special characters for lost structure.
• Save the original HTML until the finished Markdown has been approved.

What to do after conversion

Give the finished Markdown a clear name and open it in the application where people will actually use it.

A final check in the destination catches differences in link handling, typography, line wrapping, and supported Markdown extensions.

Keep the reviewed HTML and Markdown together until the move is complete.

If teammates will maintain the new file, record manual corrections so the next conversion follows the same conventions.