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HTML to Markdown
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Instantly convert HTML to standard Markdown — preserves tables, images, and lists for clean documentation and LLM-ready content.

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How to Convert HTML to Markdown Online

Turn web pages and HTML code into clean, readable Markdown in three steps.

Step 1

Paste HTML or Upload File

Paste raw HTML code into the editor or upload an .html file. Our tool handles messy HTML from WordPress exports, email templates, and copy-pasted web content.

Step 2

Automatic Conversion

The engine normalizes your HTML, strips scripts and styles, and converts semantic elements — headings, lists, tables, links, images — into standard Markdown syntax.

Step 3

Download Markdown

Download the clean .md file or copy the output directly. The result is ready to use in any Markdown editor, static site generator, or documentation platform.

Popular HTML to Markdown Use Cases

From scraped pages to CMS migrations, here's what people convert into clean Markdown every day.

CMS content migration
Migrate WordPress or Ghost blog posts to Markdown-based static site generators
Developer documentation
Convert HTML documentation to Markdown for Git-backed developer wikis
HTML cleanup and simplification
Clean up messy HTML newsletter templates into readable Markdown source
Web content archival
Archive web pages as Markdown for offline reading and future reference

Best Free HTML to Markdown Converter — Features & Benefits

Convert HTML to clean, readable Markdown syntax. Our HTML to Markdown converter parses HTML DOM accurately, handles messy WordPress exports, and produces standard Markdown ready for Git, Obsidian, or any editor.

Structure preserved

Our HTML to Markdown converter accurately translates HTML elements to their Markdown equivalents: headings (H1–H6), paragraphs, ordered/unordered lists, blockquotes, tables, bold, italic, hyperlinks, and images — preserving the full document structure.

HTML structure preservation

Developer-friendly output

Convert HTML documentation, CMS content, and web pages to clean Markdown syntax ideal for Git-backed systems, developer wikis, Obsidian, Notion, and static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, and Docusaurus.

Developer-friendly output

Private & auto-deleted

Your HTML files are encrypted during upload, converted to Markdown on secure servers, and permanently deleted after processing. We never store, read, or share your content — safe for converting proprietary web content and internal documentation.

Secure processing

Messy HTML cleaned up

Our HTML to Markdown converter automatically cleans and normalizes messy HTML before conversion — handling WordPress post exports, copy-pasted web content, email newsletter HTML, and legacy CMS output with redundant tags and inline styles.

Content normalization

HTML to Markdown Conversion — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers on how the HTML to Markdown converter handles headings, tables, images, and messy markup.

Why should I convert HTML to Markdown?

Markdown is significantly easier to read, write, and maintain than raw HTML, and it works with version control systems like Git. Common reasons to convert HTML to Markdown include: migrating a WordPress or Ghost blog to a Markdown-based static site generator like Hugo, Jekyll, or Astro; moving CMS content to a Git-backed documentation system for version tracking and diff review; cleaning up HTML exports from Confluence, Notion, or other platforms for use in Obsidian or personal knowledge bases; and preparing web content for long-term archival in a portable, human-readable format.

Does the HTML to Markdown converter preserve headings, lists, and formatting?

Yes — it accurately translates all common HTML elements: headings (H1–H6) become # through ######, ordered lists (<ol>) become numbered lists, unordered lists (<ul>) become bullet lists, blockquotes (<blockquote>) become > quotes, bold (<strong>/<b>) becomes **bold**, italic (<em>/<i>) becomes *italic*, hyperlinks (<a>) become [text](url), and strikethrough (<del>/<s>) becomes ~~text~~.

How are images handled when converting HTML to Markdown?

<img> tags are converted to standard Markdown image syntax ![alt text](image-url), preserving both the original image URL and the alt text attribute. Images are not re-downloaded or re-encoded — the URL reference is maintained as-is in the Markdown output. This keeps the converted file lightweight and ensures images continue to load from their original hosting source.

Can the HTML to Markdown converter handle HTML tables?

Yes. Standard HTML <table> elements are converted to GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) table syntax during HTML to Markdown conversion. Our converter handles tables with multiple columns and rows, preserving header rows and cell content. Merged cells using colspan or rowspan are simplified to produce valid, clean Markdown table output. The resulting tables are compatible with GitHub, GitLab, Obsidian, and all GFM-supporting Markdown editors.

Can the HTML to Markdown converter handle messy HTML from WordPress or CMS exports?

Yes. The tool automatically normalizes and cleans messy HTML before conversion. This is especially useful for WordPress post exports with excessive <div> wrappers and inline styles, copy-pasted web page content from Chrome or Firefox, email newsletter HTML with table-based layouts, and legacy CMS output from Drupal, Joomla, or Contentful that may contain redundant tags and presentational markup. The converter strips all non-semantic elements and produces clean, readable Markdown.

What HTML elements are not converted to Markdown?

Elements that have no standard Markdown equivalent are stripped during HTML to Markdown conversion: <script> (JavaScript), <style> (CSS), <iframe> (embeds), <video>/<audio> (media), <form>/<input> (form controls), and <canvas>. The HTML to Markdown converter focuses on semantic content — text, headings, lists, tables, links, images, and code blocks — discarding presentational and interactive elements that cannot be represented in Markdown.

What is the file size limit for HTML to Markdown conversion?

The maximum supported file size for HTML to Markdown conversion is 10 MB per file. Our conversion engine efficiently handles large HTML documents with complex DOM structures, generating clean Markdown output quickly. Each conversion uses 1 credit. New accounts receive 2 free credits — no credit card required to start using the HTML to Markdown converter.