HTML ↔ Markdown Converter

Convert HTML to Markdown and Markdown to HTML bidirectionally. Perfect for documentation, blogs, and content migration.

What It Does

HTML to Markdown Converter transforms content between HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and Markdown formats bidirectionally. HTML is the standard markup language for web pages, using tags like <p>, <h1>, <a>, <img> for structure and formatting. Markdown is a lightweight markup language using simple syntax like # for headings, ** for bold, []() for links, making it easier to read and write. This converter preserves formatting, links, lists, headings, images, tables, code blocks, and other common elements during conversion. It handles both conversion directions: HTML to Markdown (for migrating web content to Markdown-based systems like documentation sites, blogs, or static site generators) and Markdown to HTML (for converting Markdown documents to web pages, emails, or HTML-based systems). Essential for content migration, documentation conversion, blog platform switching, and working with modern static site generators like Jekyll, Hugo, or Next.js.

Key Features:

  • Bidirectional conversion: HTML to Markdown and Markdown to HTML
  • Format preservation: Maintains headings, lists, links, images, and formatting
  • Table support: Converts HTML tables to Markdown tables and vice versa
  • Code blocks: Preserves code blocks with syntax highlighting
  • Link handling: Converts HTML links to Markdown format and back
  • Image conversion: Handles image tags and Markdown image syntax
  • List conversion: Converts ordered and unordered lists correctly
  • Clean output: Produces clean, readable Markdown or valid HTML

How To Use

Select conversion direction, paste your content, and get instant conversion with preserved formatting. Perfect for content migration and format conversion.

1

Choose Conversion Direction

Select "HTML to Markdown" to convert HTML content into Markdown syntax, or "Markdown to HTML" to convert Markdown into HTML tags. The tool handles both directions with intelligent parsing.

2

Paste Your Content

For HTML to Markdown: Paste HTML code including tags, attributes, and content. For Markdown to HTML: Paste Markdown text with Markdown syntax (headings, lists, links, etc.). The converter accepts full HTML documents or fragments.

3

Review Converted Output

The converted content appears instantly with formatting preserved. HTML headings become Markdown headings (# ## ###), HTML links become Markdown links [text](url), HTML lists become Markdown lists, and so on. Review the output to ensure accuracy.

4

Copy or Use Result

Copy the converted content to use in your target system. HTML output can be used in web pages, emails, or HTML-based platforms. Markdown output can be used in documentation sites, blogs, static site generators, or Markdown editors.

Pro Tips

  • •Markdown is more readable in source form than HTML
  • •HTML provides more formatting control than Markdown
  • •Some complex HTML structures may simplify in Markdown
  • •Tables convert best when HTML is well-formed
  • •Code blocks preserve syntax and indentation
  • •Images with relative paths are preserved in conversion

Benefits

Content Migration: Move content between HTML and Markdown-based platforms
Documentation: Convert HTML docs to Markdown for GitHub, GitLab, or docs sites
Blog Conversion: Switch blog platforms between HTML and Markdown systems
Readability: Markdown is easier to read and edit than raw HTML
Static Sites: Convert content for Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, or Next.js
Version Control: Markdown works better with Git than HTML
Simplicity: Markdown is easier to learn and write than HTML

Use Cases

Blog Platform Migration

Convert blog posts from HTML-based CMS (WordPress, Drupal) to Markdown-based static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby). Example: Export WordPress posts as HTML, convert to Markdown, use in Jekyll blog. Markdown is easier to version control, edit, and maintain. Essential for migrating to modern static site generators.

WordPress HTML export → Markdown → Jekyll/Hugo site

Documentation Conversion

Convert HTML documentation to Markdown for GitHub, GitLab, or documentation sites. Example: Convert HTML API documentation to Markdown for GitHub README or GitBook. Markdown is the standard for developer documentation and works seamlessly with version control.

HTML docs → Markdown → GitHub README.md

Content for Static Site Generators

Convert HTML content to Markdown for static site generators like Next.js, Nuxt, or Astro. These frameworks often use Markdown for content, and converting existing HTML content enables migration to modern static site architectures.

HTML pages → Markdown → Next.js content directory

Email to Markdown

Convert HTML email content to Markdown for documentation or archiving. HTML emails can be converted to Markdown for easier reading, editing, and storage in documentation systems.

HTML email → Markdown → Documentation archive

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What HTML elements convert well to Markdown?
Common HTML elements that convert cleanly: Headings (<h1>-<h6> → # ## ###), Paragraphs (<p> → blank lines), Links (<a> → [text](url)), Images (<img> → ![alt](url)), Bold/Italic (<strong>/<em> → **text*/_text_), Lists (<ul>/<ol> → - or 1.), Code (<code> → `code`), Blockquotes (<blockquote> → >), Horizontal rules (<hr> → ---). Complex elements like <div>, <span>, <table> may convert but with limitations. Inline styles and classes are typically lost in Markdown conversion, as Markdown focuses on semantic structure rather than presentation.
2 What gets lost when converting HTML to Markdown?
Information typically lost: Inline CSS styles and classes, complex layouts (divs, spans for positioning), JavaScript event handlers, form elements, embedded media (iframes, video, audio), custom HTML attributes, and precise spacing/formatting. Markdown is simpler than HTML and focuses on content structure rather than presentation. For rich formatting, you may need to manually adjust after conversion or use HTML within Markdown (some Markdown processors allow raw HTML). Consider your target system's Markdown capabilities when converting complex HTML.
3 Can Markdown represent everything HTML can?
No, Markdown is intentionally simpler and cannot represent all HTML features. Markdown excels at: text formatting, headings, lists, links, images, code blocks, tables (in extended Markdown), and blockquotes. Markdown cannot directly represent: complex layouts, forms, interactive elements, embedded media, custom styling, or JavaScript. However, many Markdown processors (like GitHub Flavored Markdown) allow embedding raw HTML within Markdown, giving you the best of both worlds: Markdown simplicity for most content, HTML power when needed. For pure Markdown output, some features must be simplified or omitted.
4 How are HTML tables converted to Markdown?
HTML tables convert to Markdown table syntax: | Column 1 | Column 2 | |---------|----------| | Data 1 | Data 2 |. The converter extracts table headers from <th> or first <tr>, creates the Markdown header row, adds the separator row, and converts each <tr> to a data row. Complex tables with rowspans, colspans, or nested elements may not convert perfectly, as Markdown tables are simpler. For best results, ensure HTML tables are well-formed with clear header rows. Some converters may represent complex tables as HTML within Markdown if the processor supports it.
5 Should I use HTML or Markdown for my content?
Use Markdown when: Writing documentation, blog posts, or articles; Using static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Next.js); Version controlling content with Git; Wanting easy-to-read source files; Working with developer-focused platforms (GitHub, GitLab). Use HTML when: Need precise layout control; Building interactive web pages; Working with complex designs; Using traditional CMS platforms; Need forms, media, or JavaScript. Many modern systems use Markdown with HTML fallback: write most content in Markdown, embed HTML when needed. This gives simplicity for content, power for presentation.

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