HTML to Markdown

Transform HTML into readable Markdown format.

Paste HTML on the left. Get clean Markdown on the right — instantly, in your browser.

HTML input
Markdown output
HTML: 384 charsMarkdown: 274 charsSize reduction: 29%

Supported HTML elements

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HTML to Markdown: Key Concepts

Why convert HTML to Markdown?
Markdown is more readable in source form, easier to version-control, and widely supported in CMSs (Ghost, Notion, GitHub, Obsidian). Converting legacy HTML content to Markdown makes it portable and maintainable.
Markdown flavors
CommonMark is the standardized Markdown spec. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extends it with tables, task lists, and strikethrough. This converter targets CommonMark-compatible output.
Lossy conversion
Markdown cannot represent all HTML. Inline styles, CSS classes, custom attributes, and complex table structures are dropped. If you need full fidelity, keep the original HTML.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HTML elements does this converter support?

The converter handles headings (h1–h6), paragraphs, bold (strong/b), italic (em/i), links (a), images (img), unordered and ordered lists (ul/ol/li), blockquotes, inline code, fenced code blocks (pre>code), horizontal rules (hr), and line breaks (br). Unsupported elements like div, span, table, and custom attributes are stripped, with their text content preserved.

Why does the Markdown output drop my CSS classes and inline styles?

Markdown has no concept of CSS classes or inline styles — it is a plain-text format. When you convert HTML to Markdown, any styling information is intentionally removed. The output preserves structure (headings, lists, emphasis) but not visual appearance. If you need styled output, keep the original HTML or use a rich-text format like DOCX instead.

Can I convert Markdown back to HTML?

This tool converts one direction only — HTML to Markdown. To convert Markdown to HTML, use a Markdown parser like marked.js, remark, or the Markdown Editor on this site. Most static site generators and CMSs (Jekyll, Hugo, Ghost, Notion) also render Markdown to HTML automatically.

Will this tool work on large HTML files?

Yes — conversion runs entirely in your browser with no file size limits imposed by a server. For very large files (100KB+), the browser may take a moment to process. The converter is regex-based and linear in complexity, so performance scales with the input size. Extremely large files (several MB) may cause a brief pause on slower devices.

What is the difference between CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown?

CommonMark is the standardized Markdown specification that defines consistent parsing rules. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extends CommonMark with tables, strikethrough (~~text~~), task list checkboxes (- [ ]), and autolinks. This converter targets CommonMark-compatible output, which is supported by every Markdown renderer. GFM-specific elements like tables are stripped to plain text.

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By Muhammad Abdullah Rauf · Founder, EverydayTools.proUpdated 2026

What is a Markdown to HTML converter?

A Markdown to HTML converter transforms Markdown syntax (like # Heading and **bold**) into the equivalent HTML tags, ready to paste into any web page or CMS.

Markdown is a lightweight text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple punctuation to indicate formatting: # for headings, ** for bold, * for italic, - for list items, and [text](url) for links. Markdown is designed to be readable as plain text and convertible to clean HTML.

A Markdown to HTML converter parses the Markdown syntax and outputs the equivalent HTML. This is useful for writing content in Markdown (faster, more readable) and deploying it to platforms that require HTML — CMS systems, static site generators, email templates, and documentation sites.

Quick answers

Concise answers for common searches — definitions, steps, and comparisons.

What does HTML to Markdown do?

Transform HTML into readable Markdown format.

Is HTML to Markdown private?

HTML to Markdown (/html-to-markdown) runs in your browser when supported—inputs are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.

How to use HTML to Markdown

  1. Open the tool

    Load HTML to Markdown on EverydayTools—no account required.

  2. Enter your input

    Type, paste, or upload depending on what the tool accepts.

  3. Review results

    Results update in your browser for typical use cases.

  4. Copy or export

    Copy the output or use download/export when available.

HTML to Markdown examples

Heading and paragraph

Input

# Welcome

This is a **bold** introduction with *italic* emphasis.

Output

<h1>Welcome</h1>
<p>This is a <strong>bold</strong> introduction with <em>italic</em> emphasis.</p>

# becomes <h1>, ** becomes <strong>, * becomes <em>. The blank line between elements creates separate paragraphs.

Unordered list with a link

Input

## Tools

- [JSON Formatter](/json-formatter)
- [Word Counter](/word-counter)
- [Image Compressor](/image-compressor)

Output

<h2>Tools</h2>
<ul>
  <li><a href="/json-formatter">JSON Formatter</a></li>
  <li><a href="/word-counter">Word Counter</a></li>
  <li><a href="/image-compressor">Image Compressor</a></li>
</ul>

Dashes create an unordered list. Each [text](url) creates an anchor tag. The converter handles the nesting of <ul> and <li> tags automatically.

Code block

Input

Run this command:

```bash
npm install
```

Output

<p>Run this command:</p>
<pre><code class="language-bash">npm install
</code></pre>

Triple backticks create a fenced code block. The language identifier (bash) is preserved as a class on the <code> element, enabling syntax highlighting in most CMS and documentation platforms.

Who uses HTML to Markdown?

Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.

Bloggers and content writers

Write in Markdown, publish as HTML

Write articles in a plain text editor using Markdown syntax — faster than HTML and more readable than raw tags — then convert to HTML for WordPress, Ghost, or any HTML-accepting CMS.

Developers

Convert README files to web pages

Transform GitHub README.md files to HTML for documentation sites, wikis, or internal knowledge bases that require HTML input.

Email marketers

Prepare HTML email content

Write email copy in Markdown for easy editing, then convert to HTML for pasting into email builders like Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, or Klaviyo.

Technical writers

Convert docs for web publishing

Transform Markdown documentation (from Notion, Obsidian, or text files) into HTML for publishing to static documentation sites.

Reference tables

HTML to Markdown at a glance

How this EverydayTools page compares for typical use.

AspectEverydayToolsTypical alternative
CostFreePaid apps or trials
PrivacyBrowser-local when supportedOften requires cloud upload
SignupNot requiredOften required

When to use HTML to Markdown vs related tools

Related toolUse this tool whenUse related tool when
Markdown to HTMLConverting published HTML to MarkdownRendering Markdown to HTML

Common mistakes to avoid

Forgetting blank lines between block elements

In Markdown, a blank line separates paragraphs and block elements. Text immediately following a heading without a blank line may not render as a separate paragraph.

Using indented code when fenced code blocks are needed

4-space indented code works for simple inline code. For multi-line code blocks with syntax highlighting, use triple backticks (```) with a language identifier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Markdown flavor does this converter use?

CommonMark — the standardized Markdown specification that resolves the ambiguities in the original Markdown spec. CommonMark is the basis for GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), which adds tables, strikethrough, and task lists.

Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?

Yes, but not with this tool — use an HTML-to-Markdown converter for the reverse process. HTML-to-Markdown is imperfect because many HTML elements have no direct Markdown equivalent.

Is this Markdown to HTML converter free?

Yes — completely free with no signup and no usage limits. Processing runs in your browser.

What does HTML to Markdown do?

Transform HTML into readable Markdown format.

Is HTML to Markdown private on EverydayTools?

HTML to Markdown (/html-to-markdown) runs in your browser when supported—inputs are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.

Privacy, accuracy, and trust

Privacy

HTML to Markdown keeps typical inputs on your device—nothing is uploaded to EverydayTools servers for core calculations.

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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-28.