How to Convert HTML to Markdown
- Paste your HTML code into the input area at the top of the page.
- Click Convert to Markdown.
- The converted markdown appears in the editor below. Copy, edit, or download the result.
When to Use HTML to Markdown Conversion
This tool is useful when migrating content from HTML-based CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal) to markdown-based systems (Hugo, Jekyll, Obsidian). Instead of manually rewriting content, paste the HTML source and get clean markdown output.
Content teams also use it to repurpose web content for documentation wikis, README files, or email newsletters that start as markdown drafts.
Supported HTML Elements
- <h1> through <h6> become # through ######
- <strong> and <b> become **bold**
- <em> and <i> become *italic*
- <a href> become [text](url)
- <ul>/<ol> become markdown lists
- <table> becomes pipe-and-dash tables
- <pre><code> become fenced code blocks
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it handle nested HTML elements?
Yes. The converter handles nested elements like lists within lists, bold text inside headings, and links within paragraphs. The nesting structure is preserved in the markdown output.
What happens to unsupported HTML tags?
HTML tags that have no markdown equivalent (like <div>, <span>, or custom elements) are stripped, and their text content is preserved. Inline styles and classes are removed.
Can I convert an entire webpage to markdown?
For full webpages, use our URL to Markdown converter instead. It fetches the page content and extracts the main article text. This HTML to Markdown tool is designed for HTML snippets and code.