HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert HTML code to clean, readable Markdown format instantly

Perfect for converting blog posts, documentation, or any HTML content into Markdown. Our converter preserves formatting, handles complex nested structures, and provides XSS protection for safe conversions. Ideal for migrating content to static site generators like Jekyll, Hugo, or documentation platforms.

HTML Input

Paste your HTML code here

Validation

XPath Extraction (Optional)

XPath Examples (click to expand)

//h1Select all h1 elements

//div[@class="content"]Select divs with class="content"

//a/@hrefSelect all link URLs

//img/@srcSelect all image sources

//text()Select all text nodes

Markdown Output

Your converted Markdown will appear here

Conversion Options

Customize how your HTML is converted to Markdown

Heading Style

Bullet List Marker

Code Block Style

How to Use This Tool

Quick Start Guide

Input your HTML: Paste HTML code directly or fetch from a URL
Customize settings: Choose heading styles, list markers, and code block format
Convert: Click "Convert to Markdown" for instant results
Export: Copy to clipboard or download as .md file

When to Use This Tool

Migrating WordPress content to static site generators
Converting web scraped content to documentation
Creating README files from HTML docs
Cleaning up WYSIWYG editor output
Preparing content for GitHub wikis

Advanced Features

🛡️ XSS Protection

Our converter uses DOMPurify to sanitize all HTML input, removing any potentially malicious scripts or attributes. This ensures safe conversion even when handling untrusted HTML sources.

🎨 Customization Options

Heading Styles: Choose between ATX (#) or Setext (underline) style headings
List Markers: Select your preferred bullet style (-, +, or *)
Code Blocks: Use fenced (```) or indented code blocks

🔍 XPath Support

Extract specific elements from your HTML using XPath queries. Perfect for converting only relevant portions of complex HTML documents.

Pro Tips for Developers

Clean WYSIWYG Output: Many CMS editors produce messy HTML. Use this tool to create clean Markdown for version control.
Documentation Migration: Converting from Confluence, SharePoint, or other platforms? This tool preserves tables, lists, and formatting.
API Integration: The conversion happens client-side, making it perfect for building into your own tools without server dependencies.
Batch Processing: For multiple files, consider using the URL input feature with a simple script to automate conversions.

Technical Details

Supported HTML Elements

Text Formatting:

Headings (h1-h6)
Paragraphs
Bold, italic, strikethrough
Links and images

Lists & Structure:

Ordered/unordered lists
Nested lists
Blockquotes
Horizontal rules

Code & Tables:

Inline code
Code blocks with language
Tables (converted to MD tables)
Pre-formatted text

Security & Privacy

All conversions are performed locally in your browser using Turndown.js and DOMPurify. Your HTML content never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. No data is logged, stored, or transmitted to any server.