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Convert HTML to Markdown online with a simple side-by-side tool for copied snippets, page fragments, and editor output.
Convert HTML into readable Markdown without installing anything
Paste HTML on the left, review the Markdown on the right, and copy the cleaned result for docs, notes, CMS editors, or quick content cleanup.
Paste HTML from a site, editor, email, or copied snippet.
Copy-ready Markdown updates instantly as the HTML changes.
How to use HTML to Markdown
- Paste HTML into the input panel on the left.
- Review the converted Markdown on the right as the output updates automatically.
- Check the output size and line count if you want to confirm how much structure was preserved.
- Use Sample to load example HTML, Clear to reset the tool, or Copy Output to reuse the Markdown.
Use this tool to
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convert HTML to Markdown online
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turn copied HTML into Markdown
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clean up HTML snippets for Markdown editors
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convert exported HTML into Markdown for docs
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turn an HTML fragment into readable Markdown
What this HTML to Markdown tool does
This tool converts common HTML structures into readable Markdown and keeps the result copy-ready in a side-by-side view. It works well for headings, paragraphs, links, lists, emphasis, code blocks, and other simple markup you often copy from editors or exported page fragments.
When HTML to Markdown is useful
HTML to Markdown is useful when you already have markup and need a cleaner Markdown version for notes, docs, changelogs, knowledge bases, or Markdown-first editors. It saves time when you want a quick browser-based conversion instead of installing a package or manually rewriting the structure.
Before and after example
Before (HTML):
<h1>Hello</h1>
<p>This is <strong>bold</strong></p>After (Markdown):
# Hello
This is **bold**HTML to Markdown vs Markdown to HTML
HTML to Markdown starts with existing HTML and converts it into Markdown. Markdown to HTML starts with Markdown and generates final HTML. Use this page when your source content is already markup and you need a Markdown version.
HTML to Markdown FAQ
What kind of HTML works best in this converter?
It works best with common content HTML such as headings, paragraphs, links, lists, emphasis, inline code, and code blocks.
Does this tool keep every HTML tag exactly?
No. It focuses on readable Markdown output, so unsupported tags fall back to their text content when possible.
Can I paste HTML from a CMS or rich-text editor?
Yes. That is one of the main use cases for this tool.
Can I copy the Markdown result?
Yes. Once output exists, use Copy Output to copy the converted Markdown.