About This Tool
Convert HTML to Markdown with live preview. Supports common HTML elements including headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists, code blocks, and more. Great for migrating web content to Markdown-based systems.
HTML to Markdown Converter
HTML Input
Markdown Output
Supported HTML Elements
Text Formatting
<h1>to<h6>- Headings<p>- Paragraphs<strong>,<b>- Bold<em>,<i>- Italic<del>,<s>- Strikethrough
Lists & Links
<ul>,<ol>- Lists<li>- List items<a>- Links<img>- Images<blockquote>- Quotes
Code & Structure
<code>- Inline code<pre>- Code blocks<hr>- Horizontal rules<br>- Line breaks
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert HTML to Markdown?
Markdown is easier to read and edit than HTML. It's ideal for documentation, README files, and content management systems like Jekyll, Hugo, or Ghost.
What happens to unsupported HTML elements?
Elements without a Markdown equivalent are either converted to their text content or kept as HTML, depending on the element type.
Does it preserve CSS styles?
No, Markdown doesn't support CSS styling. Only the semantic structure (headings, bold, italic, etc.) is preserved in the conversion.
Can I convert entire web pages?
Yes, but complex layouts may not convert perfectly. This tool works best with content-focused HTML like articles, blog posts, and documentation.
Is the conversion perfect?
The converter handles common HTML patterns well, but some manual cleanup may be needed for complex or non-standard HTML.