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Free Online HTML to Markdown Converter

Translate standard HTML markup tags back into clean, readable Markdown syntax instantly.

How to use & benefits of HTML to Markdown

Clean Up Scraped Web Content

If you copy articles from websites, they are wrapped in verbose HTML tags. Reformatting this content for blogging or note-taking applications (like Obsidian or Notion) is tedious.

Our free online HTML to Markdown converter reverses the tags, returning clean Markdown headers, lists, and bold text layouts.

Converting Rich Text Back to Simple Drafts

  • Clears Code Noise: Replaces complex "div" and "p" hierarchies with clean line breaks.
  • Maintains Hyperlinks: Converts links tags into tidy Markdown anchor layouts: text.
  • Preserves Lists: Formats unordered "ul" and ordered "ol" blocks into structured asterisks or numbers.

Key Benefits & Features

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HTML Stripping

Removes inline scripts, style tags, and unsupported tag nodes.

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Clean Spacing

Outputs correctly padded line breaks and indent headers.

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Local Processing

Runs client-side in JS to guarantee content data safety.

How to Use the HTML to Markdown Step-by-Step

This utility runs entirely inside your browser using client-side JavaScript. We prioritize your security: none of your inputted text is logged or stored.

  1. 1

    Paste your raw HTML source code or copy rich web text inside the editor.

  2. 2

    The compiler instantly translates the tags to Markdown format.

  3. 3

    Copy the output and paste it into your editor.

Practical Examples

Input Example

<h2>Subheading</h2><p>Read <a href="/">home</a></p>

Expected Output
## Subheading\n\nRead [home](/)`

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this clean style attributes?▼

Yes. The converter ignores inline style tags and returns only standard Markdown properties.

Can it convert images?▼

Yes, it compiles standard image tags into Markdown image format.

Is my input safe?▼

Yes. The logic runs in the browser client; nothing is uploaded.

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