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HTML to Markdown

Convert HTML to clean Markdown using the popular Turndown library. Headings, lists, links, code blocks, and emphasis are all preserved. Runs entirely in your browser.

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About HTML to Markdown

Uses the Turndown library to convert HTML to clean Markdown, preserving headings, lists, links, code blocks, and emphasis. Tidy the source first with theHTML Beautifier, and convert the other way with Markdown to HTML.

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Secure & Private Client-Side

This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring your information remains private and secure.

About HTML to Markdown

Convert HTML to clean Markdown using the popular Turndown library. Headings, lists, links, code blocks, and emphasis are all preserved. Runs entirely in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which HTML elements are converted? expand_more

Headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, code blocks, and tables are all converted to their Markdown equivalents.

What happens to unsupported elements? expand_more

Elements without a Markdown equivalent are kept as HTML so no content is lost. You can strip them manually after conversion.

Should I beautify the HTML first? expand_more

It helps. Use the [HTML Beautifier](/tools/html-beautifier/) to fix malformed markup before converting.

Can I convert Markdown back to HTML? expand_more

Yes. Use the [Markdown to HTML](/tools/markdown-to-html/) tool for the reverse direction.

Is my HTML private? expand_more

Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Common Use Cases

  • Content Migration: Move HTML articles into Markdown-based CMS systems.
  • Note-Taking: Convert web articles into Markdown for Obsidian or Notion.
  • Documentation: Strip HTML complexity when porting legacy docs to Markdown.
  • Chat & Comments: Simplify HTML pastes into Markdown-friendly text.