An HTML to markdown converter is a free online tool that turns HTML code back into clean markdown. It converts headings, bold, italic, lists, links, images, code blocks and blockquotes, with one-click copy and .md download.
Markdown output
How do I convert HTML to markdown?
Short answer: Paste your HTML into the top box and the markdown appears instantly in the output block. Headings become # symbols, bold becomes **text**, lists become - items, and links become [text](url). Click Copy markdown to use it anywhere, or Download .md to save it as a file for documentation or a README.
The converter parses your HTML with the browser's own HTML parser, so even messy markup with extra divs and spans converts sensibly. Script, style and noscript content is skipped automatically, keeping your markdown clean.
What HTML tags are converted?
Short answer: Headings h1 through h6, paragraphs, bold and strong, italic and em, inline code, pre code blocks, links, images with alt text, unordered and ordered lists, blockquotes and horizontal rules. Nested formatting like bold inside a link is preserved, and list numbering is regenerated correctly.
Layout-only tags such as divs, spans and tables are flattened to their text content, since markdown has no equivalent. For tables, consider converting them manually or with a dedicated table tool before pasting.
Why convert HTML back to markdown?
Short answer: Markdown is easier to read, edit and version-control than raw HTML. Writers convert copied web content to markdown for notes apps, documentation and static site generators like Hugo and Jekyll. It also strips away bloated markup, leaving clean portable text you actually own.
Common workflows include turning a published article into a markdown draft for editing, preparing content for GitHub READMEs, and archiving web pages in a future-proof plain-text format that will still open in fifty years.
Frequently asked questions
Is this HTML to markdown converter free?
Yes, free and unlimited. Convert as much HTML as you like with no account.
Can I download the markdown?
Yes. Download .md saves the converted markdown as a plain text file, ready for docs, READMEs or notes apps.
Does it handle nested lists?
Top-level unordered and ordered lists convert cleanly. Deeply nested lists are flattened to their text, so check complex lists after converting.
What happens to images?
Images become markdown image syntax with their alt text and source URL preserved, like .
Is my HTML uploaded anywhere?
No. Parsing and conversion run entirely in your browser, so your code stays private.