HTML to Markdown Converter
Fast, Free & Privacy-First — All conversions run locally in your browser
Local Mode Active
100% privacy - all processing happens in your browser. No data sent to servers. Works offline.
Conversion Options
💡 Tip: Press Ctrl + Enter to convert
Markdown Output
Why HTML to Markdown?
Convert verbose HTML into clean, readable Markdown for documentation, READMEs, and knowledge bases. Perfect for developer workflows with accurate output—100% client-side processing.
Instant Conversion
Paste HTML or upload files for real-time conversion. Supports tables, lists, code blocks, and nested structures with side-by-side preview.
Privacy by Design
All conversions happen locally in your browser. No uploads, no logging, no tracking. Your content never leaves your device.
Batch Processing
Upload multiple HTML files for batch conversion. Export all results as .zip with clean Markdown output for each file.
Common Use Cases
⚡Batch Automation
- • Upload multiple .html/.htm files for batch processing
- • Export all results as a single .zip file
- • Each file converted to clean .md format
- • Perfect for migrating entire documentation sites
✓Accuracy & Clean Output
- • Preserve HTML formatting: headings, links, images, lists
- • Robust HTML table to Markdown conversion
- • Code block HTML to Markdown with fence support
- • Automatic cleanup of redundant tags and inline styles
⚙️Standards & Compatibility
- • Choose: Plain Markdown / GFM / CommonMark
- • Full GitHub Flavored Markdown converter support
- • Task lists, strikethrough, tables for GFM
- • Configurable: preserve tags, list markers, code fences
🚀Power User Workflows
- • HTML email to Markdown conversion
- • Web scraping to Markdown pipelines
- • Copy paste HTML to Markdown quickly
- • Nested list HTML to Markdown handling
How to Convert HTML to Markdown?
Paste or Upload
Paste HTML snippet or upload .html/.htm files (≤ 5MB). Batch mode supports multiple files.
Choose Format
Select Plain Markdown, GFM (for GitHub), or CommonMark. Configure list markers, code fences, and more.
Review & Compare
Use side-by-side Compare view. Verify tables, nested lists, code blocks, and links.
Copy or Download
Click "Copy to Clipboard", "Download .md", or "Export .zip" in batch mode. Switch to MD → HTML if needed.
HTML to Markdown Syntax Guide
Basic Elements
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<h1>–<h6>→#, ##, ... - •
<p>, <br>, <hr>→ paragraphs, line breaks, horizontal rules - •
<em>, <strong>→*italic*, **bold** - •
<a href>→[text](url) - •
<img src>→
Advanced Elements
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<ul>, <ol>→-, 1.(supports deep nesting) - •
<table>→ pipe tables (GFM) - •
<code>, <pre>→ fenced code blocks with language hints - •
<blockquote>→> quote - • GFM: task lists
[ ]/[x], strikethrough~~text~~
Privacy & Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you store my data?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. This enables truly private HTML to Markdown conversion online.
Can I use it offline?
Yes. After first load, enable offline/PWA mode to run conversions without connectivity. Perfect for air-gapped environments.
Do you support GitHub Flavored Markdown and tables?
Yes. Select GFM mode to get pipe tables, task lists [ ]/[x], and strikethrough ~~text~~ via our GitHub Flavored Markdown converter.
Can I process multiple files at once?
Yes. Use batch mode for batch HTML to Markdown processing. Upload multiple .html/.htm files and export all results as a .zip file with individual .md files.
Will nested lists and code blocks convert correctly?
Yes. We preserve structure for nested list HTML to Markdown and properly handle fenced code block HTML to Markdown with language hints.
Is it open source?
Core conversion rules are documented and transparent. It's compatible as a Turndown.js alternative with custom rule sets and additional features.
Can I reverse convert Markdown to HTML?
Yes. Enable MD → HTML mode for round-trip workflows. Perfect for testing and validation.
What are the file size limits?
Single file up to 5MB for optimal performance. Batch mode allows multiple files. Optimized for large documents while maintaining speed.
Can I preserve certain HTML tags in the output?
Yes. Use "Preserve Original Tags" option to pass through selected HTML elements in HTML parser Markdown scenarios when you need specific tags kept.
How do you handle sensitive HTML content?
All processing is local—your content never leaves your machine. For highly sensitive inputs, use an offline/air-gapped machine for maximum security.
What Users Say
"Moved 200+ legacy help center pages to Markdown in a day—batch export saved us weeks of manual work."
— Documentation Lead, SaaS Company
"Finally, an HTML to MD converter free that respects privacy and nails tables. Perfect for our GitHub repos."
— Open Source Maintainer
Ready to Convert?
Start converting your HTML to clean Markdown now. Fast, private, and accurate—with batch processing and GFM support.